Freedom of speech is a beautiful idea. As a matter of fact‚ the first amendment itself is perhaps the greatest amendment in the Bill of Rights. As something that we take for granted most of the time‚ we never truly realize how much of a blessing it is to speak your mind and have decent conversations with each other. However‚ if you want it to rain‚ you have to deal with the mud and there are many examples of people spitting out stupid ideas or thoughts that should be kept to themselves. My father
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Many people today use the government to their advantage to get away with things or to claim something is unconstitutional. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights were specifically designed for the people‚ to protect their rights but it still wasn’t all that perfect. Since the separation from England and Parliament on July 4th‚ 1766‚ Americans had a hard time being able to govern themselves. This had proved that the central government needed to be stronger to avoid many arguments between the states
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Death Penalties The death penalty is a controversy discussed by many state governments in the United States‚ the 8th amendment in the Bill of Rights is a right that protects people from cruel and unusual punishment. This amendment originally created by our founding fathers has been the main reason for this debate; some states look at death as cruel and unusual punishment while others don’t. Though the decision to sentence someone to death is considered harsh by some judges and juries
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A Bill- Law A Bill is a proposal for a new law‚ or a proposal to change a law which already exists. House Of Commons The first stage starts at the House of Commons. It starts off with the first reading‚ which is a formal introduction. This takes place without debate. In the first reading the short title of the Bill is read out and is followed by an order for the Bill to be printed. The Bill is published as a House of Commons paper for the first time. After the first reading‚ there is a second
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How does a bill become a law? A bill is an idea for a new law‚ or an idea to change or do away with an existing law. Prior to a bill becoming a law‚ it must be approved by the United States House of Representatives‚ the United States Senate‚ and the President of the United States. Anyone can come up with an idea for a new law. However‚ only a member of Congress can introduce legislation so any one with new ideas for a new law must contact their Representatives to discuss their ideas. Once their
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In English history‚ the events of 1688 to 1689 lead to the deposition of James II and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the English throne. Those events are known as the Glorious Revolution. In the origins and outcome of the Glorious Revolution‚ religion plays a significant role‚ however; politics also had a key role to play. In 17th Century England‚ religion and politics came close to being a single entity. Religion played a major role in the decisions made in the courts and parliament
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74-231: Quiz #6: Attempt #95686 From user sussii. Score: 8 ∕ 10 (80%) Started 2012-02-27 10:08 am; submitted 2012-02-27 10:17 am. 1. The two types of shopping products are: * generic and family * consumer and business * exclusive and intensive incorrect * heterogeneous and homogeneous * unsought and convenience 2. Ocean Spray manufactures Cranberry Juice Cocktails. The addition of Light Cranberry Juice Cocktails is a way that Ocean Spray can expand its product:
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The Bill of Rights; Why They Are Important and How They Apply Today We all know that as citizens we have certain unalienable rights that are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights‚ but why are they important and how do they apply today? The rights that are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are: freedom of religion‚ speech‚ assembly‚ press‚ and petition‚ right to keep and bear arms‚ freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures‚ no quartering of soldiers in any house without the consent of the owner
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How Does the Bill of Rights Protect You Everyday? The Bill of Rights is an indispensable part of the American ideal. America was built upon the ideas of freedom of speech‚ practice and possession. The framers wrote the Constitution to govern this new country of ideals‚ and soon after the Bill of Rights was created to give citizens rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. The Bill of Rights protects Americans by bestowing upon them the ability to protect themselves‚ freedom from oppression
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independent by the Declaration of Independence which included the Constitution of the Bill of Rights. It has a huge influence on the amendments and establish natural rights for all men and women created to be equals. The Declaration of Independence influences the Constitution by freed the colonies from the abusion of the Great Britain‚ add new type of government to protect people’s right and “unalienable right” for freedom of speech. First‚ the thirteen colonies were being abused by the British
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