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    Tonya Torrez The First Amendment of the United States is part of the Bill of Rights. The amendment prohibits the making of laws respecting an establishment of religion‚ the exercise of religion‚ freedom of speech‚ freedom of press‚ right to peaceably assemble‚ or petitioning for a government redress of grievances. The five key educational issues related to the first amendment and the first one is separation of church and state. This amendment states that no laws endorsing a religion shall be

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    argue that restrictions on guns will not decrease crime and Americans have the right to protect themselves. Similarly‚ Pro-gun activists argue‚ without the right to keep and bear arms‚ we revert to humanity’s default state of "law of the jungle‚" where only the strong survive‚ where the big rule the small‚ and where the weak die in a puddle of blood‚ flesh‚ and urine. In the constitution it states‚ humans have the right to protect themselves from people that are bigger and stronger than them. However

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    Amendment dates back to the 17th century‚ in England. They used it to protect their citizens. It was designed to protect us just like it protected the people in England. It protects us against government authority in a legal procedure. Amendment 5 states‚ “No person shall be held to answer for a capital‚ or otherwise infamous crime‚ unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury‚ except in cases arising in the land or naval forces‚ or in the Militia‚ when in actual service in time of war or

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    important amendment in the United States Constitution. It protects the rights to freedom of religion‚ freedom of expression‚ freedom of speech‚ freedom of assembly and freedom of press from government interference. Basically‚ the amendment gives people the ability to live their lives the way that they want to‚ with the lifestyle that they choose. If people don’t like what they hear‚ they have the right to speak up; if they find something offensive‚ they have the right to stand up against it. The

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    version which states that the king should not ignore or violate the traditions‚ customs or laws and could not take any arbitrary actions against his subjects.1 Magna Carta provides for rule of law‚ ensures fairness of laws‚ contains commitment to due process of law and gives respect for economic rights. While these rights were the privileges given to barons in England by way of declarations in Magna Carta‚ the founders of the U.S. drew inspiration from Magna Carta and made these rights applicable to

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    The Most Ethical Course

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    because her opponent may seem guilty at the time but he could also be an innocent man and she wouldn’t want to have the stigma that she’s a liar because of a mistake she has made. 3a.) When coming across a survey showing majority of people in my state that oppose my position‚ I should point out those shortcomings that came my way during my the process because it will show that I’m a honest person‚ the people love honesty ! 3b.) In my opinion‚ I believe the most ethical course of action when listening

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    equality: The rights it guarantees seek to prevent discrimination and injustice towards the accused in criminal prosecutions. Since its advent‚ the Sixth Amendment has been interpreted in various ways depending on the situation‚ traditions or beliefs of the time‚ and the people involved. Rights guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment have been the subject of countless debates and continue to be submerged in a sea of controversy. The Sixth Amendment‚ written by James Madison‚ is part of the Bill of Rights‚ a set

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    Constitution​  is the law of the land in the United States. This is an example of ​  civil rights and liberaties   3. Each citizen​  in town votes to place a stoplight at Main Street. This is an example of  ​ direct democracy  4. Indian tribes fight to have ​ equal access​  to voting booths close to their homes. This is an example of ​  civil right  5. African Americans sought to end ​ racial segregation​  in the south. This is an example of ​ Civil right  6. The U.S. Senate ​ votes​  to ratify a treaty negotiated with France

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    amendment give citizens the right to own assault weaponry? Introduction: Does anyone know what people were the first to invent guns? The Chinese were the first people to invent guns. The first hand gun was called the Hand Cannon. What the second amendment means. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution‚ which is part of the Bill of Rights‚ declares a well regulated militia as being necessary to the security of a Free State‚ and prohibits infringement of "the right of the people to keep

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    York‚ and the District of Columbia‚ have held fast to the collective right interpretation of the Second Amendment and enacted laws which support the collective right view (p.1). While others such as the National Rifle Association (NFA) believe that the individual right to bear arms is stated in the Second Amendment (The Right to Bear Arms‚ 2008). Gun Control in America: Past‚ Present‚ & Future Does the Second Amendment right “to keep and bear arms” apply to you as an American citizen‚ so that

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