America would be much different if the Bill of Rights was not in the Constitution to protect the rights of the citizens. Amendment nine gives a lot of rights to the citizens in the Bill of Rights. The ninth amendment protects the rights of the citizens that are not listed in the Constitution and in the Bill of Rights. The ninth amendment in the Bill of Rights says‚ "The enumeration in the Constitution‚ of certain rights‚ shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
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The first amendment states that congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. These rights are human given rights which all citizens of the United States are guaranteed‚ but in the past and still today these rights are being violated. Currently‚ the first amendment is at risk
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express their first amendment rights as long as they do not cause a disturbance to the school. This case brought awareness to school districts limiting students’ rights‚ and continues to affect decisions
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The fourth Amendment has been an Amendment that has caused some controversy over the centuries. A fourth Amendment issue that has been persistent is the use of warrants and when they are necessary. During the prohibition era a certain case‚ Carroll vs the United States‚ federal agents had suspicion to believe he was selling liquor when at that time the distribution of alcohol was illegal. Federal agents that had been investigating him have spotted him driving on the highway and decided
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“If the First Amendment means anything‚ it means that a state has no business telling a man‚ sitting alone in his house‚ what books he may read or what films he may watch.” Thurgood Marshall MCCARTHYISM‚ THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND AMERICAN LITERATURE: ARTHUR MILLER - A CASE STUDY INTRODUCTION Over time we have watched the method of literary expression evolve from a traditional manner using predictable formats and ideas to a more modern and creative flow of opinions‚ morals and feelings. Through
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to today’s times include: mouthwash‚ cosmetics‚ cleaning products‚ and personal hygiene products. In the year 1919‚ the United States created the 18th Amendment (Prohibition). The prohibition was an amendment that prohibited the production‚ transportation‚ and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. In the year of 1933‚ the 18th Amendment was repealed‚ or removed‚ and the production‚ transportation‚ and sale of alcoholic beverages was made legal again. The United States repealed the Prohibition
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Here Mr. Instructor ESE 95 – E13 September 5‚ 2013 Argumentative Essay: The 2nd Amendment The 2nd amendment is one of the most debated topics in the United States. It’s a very important topic because it concerns every citizen in the country. Many people feel that the 2nd amendment should be repelled to avoid unfortunate incidents such as a weapon landing on the hands of an irresponsible person simply by not securing the firearm
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The Fifth Amendment states that people have the right to have a trial if they are accused of a committing crime. The creators of the Bill Of Rights probably thought that people falsely accused should have their rights like anyone else. It also says that if their private property is taken for public use‚ the owners would get something in return. The exact words in this amendment say‚ “No person shall be held to answer for a capital‚ or otherwise infamous crime‚ unless on a presentment or
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article "Suspect Searches: Assessing Police Behavior Under the U.S. Constitution‚" by Gould and Mastrofski explores the police usage of unconstitutional searches. Unconstitutional searches are those that are in violation of the fourth amendment. The fourth amendment rights‚ along with certain case laws put forth the guidelines for legal stops‚ frisks‚ and searches. Gould and Mastrofski perform a direct observation study which concludes the frequency of unconstitutional searches. This article puts
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The eighteenth amendment was passed in January of 1920 by the Congress and it was a starting point of new era known as Prohibition era. The eighteenth amendment was about regulation of sale‚ transport‚ import and manufacture of liquor. Almost any type of intoxicating alcohols become illegal product in America after the eighteenth amendment. Although‚ President Wilson who was a president of United States during 1920s vetoed but the Congress was dominated by Republican Party. Then eventually the eighteenth
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