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Class,
Last week we discussed The Constitution and The Bill of Rights. Discuss the pros and cons of each Bill. If you were given the opportunity to ask the Fathers of the Constitution one thing, what would it be? What would you add to it? What would you erase from it?
Class,
Last week we discussed The Constitution and The Bill of Rights. Discuss the pros and cons of each Bill. If you were given the opportunity to ask the Fathers of the Constitution one thing, what would it be? What would you add to it? What would you erase from it?
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ReplyDeleteThe Second Amendment is the” right to bear arms”. This allows Americans the right to own and possess a gun. This Amendment was written to protect Americans’ free rights. Yet, the bill has come under fire over the past few months due to the many tragedies our nation has faced. Many people have begun to question if Americans have this right. I think a compromised should be reached. People who wish to own a gun should be able to do so, but limits should be placed on accessories and ammunition. I would ask the Fathers of the Constitution if they believe the Second Amendment should be amended.
DeleteIn the Bill of Rights, The 4th Amendment basically states that everyone has the right to not be searched or have their things seized unless there is a valid reason. That valid reason must be presented to a judge in order to get a warrant. I think this is a pro, but I have heard some people say that they do not agree with this. I would ask the Fathers of the Constitution if they have ever had something like this happen to them. I would not erase anything from it, but I may add more details just to clarify. I believe The Constitution could also have even more details to clarify things. I would ask the Fathers of the Constitution that if they were living in today's times, how would they word it to fit our current language and slang.
ReplyDeleteThe 7th Amendment, in the Bill of Rights, has to do with civil juries. It states that a person has the right to have a jury decide the outcome when the loss or damage, to them, exceeds $20. Back when the constitution was written, $20 was worth much more than it is today. Do you think that this dollar amount should be changed to a larger amount or taken out completely?
ReplyDeleteThe first amendment discusses the freedom of religion. Within the past several years this topic has been popular among the American people especially in schools. Specifically, in Alabama Judge Roy Moore wanted to post the Ten Commandments. It has also been discussed to take the Pledge of Allegiance out of schools because it says God. I would like to ask the Fathers of the Constitution what were there intentions when they wrote this amendment? I think this amendment is very vague. It might help if there were more specifics.
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