“Teenagers Bill of Right” and an essay about the “Crucible” story. The first assignment I chose is The Teenagers Bill of Right. The purpose of this assignment was to make ten Bill of Rights that I think we should have. Making ten rights of teenagers was interesting to me and it made me realize that‚ I can learn more about myself and the teenager’s rights. One of the lesson I took from this assignment was that teenager’s rights is really important. For example‚ we have right to vote when
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During the late 18th century the Antifederalists argued against the constitution on the grounds that it did not contain a bill of rights. They believed that without a list of personal freedoms‚ the new national government might abuse its powers and that the states would be immersed by an all to dominant and influential national government. The Antifederalists worried that the limits on direct voting and the long terms of the president and senators‚ supplied by the constitution‚ would create a population
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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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AGAINST A BILL OF RIGHTS? DOES AUSTRALIA REALLY NEED ONE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER. There has been much debate concerning the formation of an Australian Bill of Rights. There are arguments both for and against the necessity of Australia adopting one. A Bill of Rights is a statement of basic human rights and privileges. This document commences specific rights of individuals and the expectations of government‚ whom are subject to it. Australia is the only Western society without a Bill of Rights. Over
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What does the Bill of Rights mean to me? The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments of the Constitution. It has different meanings for everyone. It means many different things to me today. The Bill of Rights affects me in many different ways such as what I believe‚ what I say‚ and what other freedoms I have. The first amendment affects me in many different ways in every day life. It talks about freedom of press‚ speech and religion. This amendment is one of the most important to me. Without
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the other hand‚ anti-federalists‚ back country people or people involved in business but not in the mercantile economy‚ opposed the ratification of the constitution. The two sides‚ after much debate‚ were able to come to a compromise after the Bill of Rights was included into the Constitution. When the new Constitution was drafted‚ the ratification‚ the official approval by the people of the United States‚ sparked a national debate. People were shocked by the radical changes it proposed; they expected
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Why is the Bill of Rights Important? What is the Bill of Rights? The Bill of Rights is your unalienable rights. You receive these rights at birth and they cannot be taken away. For several states the only way that they would be given the ratification of the constitution was if or when a Federalist supporter promised to add a BIll of Rights. Anti federalist like George Mason feared an overly powerful Government. The first congress assembled in 1789‚ they immediately started deciding whether or
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Individual Rights and Freedoms‚ and the Constitution. For over 100 years now‚ Australia has operated under its rather prized constitution that is in hindsight evidently lacklustre in respect to individual rights and freedoms. The Australian constitution was thought to be sufficient in regards to rights and freedoms despite the lack of an entrenched bill of rights. However‚ when one dissects the constitution‚ it becomes increasingly evident that constitutional implications are not an effective way
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Bill of Rights and Amendments NAME HIS/301 AUGUST 15‚ 2013 Professor Bill of Rights and Amendments Although the Constitution was written primarily to define and represent the ideals and dreams of men for freedom of life; liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness‚ there were many imperfections because of the compromises required to get the document ratified by the states involved. Amendments to the Constitution were added to correct these deficiencies‚ including the Bill of Rights and the first 10 amendments
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Derek Matthew Gonzales Per 5 Bill of Rights What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? The purpose of it is to save the Anti-Federalists because from the beginning‚ they thought that the Constitution favored a central government too heavily. They did not agree that the balance of power provided for by the Constitution prevented one branch from becoming too powerful. They were scared that the Congress and the court system were too far removed from the people of the nation and
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