A.) The First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution states‚ “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”(U.S. Const. amend. I). This amendment gives American citizens several basic rights regarding religion and speech. The first two clauses pertain to freedom of religion‚ addressing
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that the Second Amendment protects the plaintiffs right and the right of any individual to posses a firearm like that of the plaintiffs. The Respondents then urged the court to review the case in order clearly define the relationship between federal gun control laws and the second amendment.2 The Supreme Court granted certiorari and a 5-4 decision was made in favor of the plaintiff. The court held that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to posses a firearm unconnected with militia service
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praying. This was because the stadium was bought with state taxes. Therefore‚ the stadium was owned by the state‚ and they were praying on government property. There has been many strong opinions‚ and public prayer should be allowed. “Religious Liberties are protected by the first amendment of the U.S constitution‚ which means that the federal government‚ despite having a monopoly on education‚ is bound by law to not interfere with that child’s right to express or practice their religion‚ regardless
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America‚ and has significance in the world. Its name‚ the United States Constitution. It guarantees numerous rights and freedoms to these beautiful people that we refer to as “Americans.” We have the freedom of speech‚ religion‚ press‚ assembly‚ and to petition the government. We have the right to bear arms. We have the right not to quarter soldiers if we choose not to do so. We have the right to freedom of being searched. We have the right to
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Many Americans live a life that is ruled by bills and family matters and have almost no time to worry about what goes on outside of their lives. However‚ while many Americans live the “American dream‚” the officials they elected have been corrupted by the power and the wealth. Decisions made by many of these officials haven’t been based on the interests of Americans‚ but on the interests of big corporations and billionaires around the world. The U.S. government has been corrupted through bribery
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6. PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS Patient bill of rights all over the world give patient a consideration of receiving care that respect personal beliefs‚ cultural and spiritual values of the patient. Opportunity to have access to information in such a way that the patient can understand and to have answers to all questions concerning the diagnosis‚ prognosis‚ and treatment with options available. The issue of confidentiality and privacy encourages the patient in every part of the world to be honest in
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Petition Clause. The margin and usage of the Free Speech clause has widened‚ while the others have picked up restrictions. What exactly does the First Amendment state? "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.” One may see the four clauses as: religion speech‚ press‚ and
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Citizenship in the United States has been a sought-after dream by many people in the World. It is the reason we are the “great melting pot”‚ and the reason for the many mass immigrations that have taken place to the United States. Over the course of two centuries‚ there has been much turmoil in United States politics about giving citizenship status to immigrants. Most of the latter reasoning for not wanting to grant citizenship has been blamed justly on the prejudice of American Society. The Supreme
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difficult. Women were not allowed to vote‚ have property rights‚ educate or worse yet; enter professions in the medical or law field‚ and found themselves with many prohibitions in their lives. Women of 19th and 20th centuries were forced to be totally dependent on men. This made them lack self-respect‚ self-worth‚ and self-confidence. Then‚ on July 19th‚ 1848‚ the first women’s rights convention was held. It called for women’s rights to vote. Such convention was held in Seneca Falls‚ New York
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confession will be allowed to be admitted into court‚ just like in all things. These rules and regulations are defined pretty clearly in the fourth‚ fifth‚ and sixth amendments of the constitution. In the Fourth Amendment‚ it is said that it is “the right of the people to be secure in their persons‚ houses‚ papers‚ and effects‚ against unreasonable searches and seizures‚ shall not be violated.” Basically‚ this is saying that the person is protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. If this
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