The Framers of America designed the Constitution to endure. Their goal was to undertake the challenges that the Nation faced and to build a foundation of principles that would endure the test of time and guide the new nation for years to come.
The Constitution reflects a vision defined as fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals ' rights. The Constitution puts forth governmental powers among the states where the president makes sure that laws are executed and the courts decide cases.
The Framer’s knew that it would be up to future generations to be responsible for using their judgement, intelligence, and experience to define the meaning of the principles and not to forget that …show more content…
The intention of freedom of religion gives Americans the freedom to choose to follow a particular religion or not to follow any religion at all without facing punishment from the government. Furthermore, the right to privacy under constitutional law gives people the right to privacy regarding personal matters, unwarranted drug testing, the way they lead their lives, and to be secluded from public scrutiny including neighbors, investigator’s, reporters, and photographers. Lastly, even criminals have rights under the constitution. There are several amendments where the Framer’s intent was intended to protect the rights of criminals who are accused of or have broken the law. For instance, under the 4th Amendment criminals have the right to secure their houses, papers, person, and effects against unreasonable search and seizures. Warrants cannot be issued without probable cause especially when it comes to the place that is being searched and the items to be seized. The 5th Amendment protects criminals from being held for a capital crime unless on an indictment of a Grand Jury except in naval forces or Militia when is time of public danger or war. Nor shall any person be tried for the same crime …show more content…
Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Griswold and lifted the ban on contraceptive usage because it violated marital privacy. The Framer’s intent was to protect the freedom and the privacy of the people in the Constitution by enabling certain rights to stop them from being violated.
Future provisions for the freedom of speech and religion, our right to privacy, and the rights of criminals should consider the signs of the times, technology, communication, culture, language, clothing choices, stereotypes, ethnicity, education, and income levels as a starting point to render fair and just resolutions to the problems in today’s
The Constitution reflects a vision defined as fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals ' rights. The Constitution puts forth governmental powers among the states where the president makes sure that laws are executed and the courts decide cases.
The Framer’s knew that it would be up to future generations to be responsible for using their judgement, intelligence, and experience to define the meaning of the principles and not to forget that …show more content…
The intention of freedom of religion gives Americans the freedom to choose to follow a particular religion or not to follow any religion at all without facing punishment from the government. Furthermore, the right to privacy under constitutional law gives people the right to privacy regarding personal matters, unwarranted drug testing, the way they lead their lives, and to be secluded from public scrutiny including neighbors, investigator’s, reporters, and photographers. Lastly, even criminals have rights under the constitution. There are several amendments where the Framer’s intent was intended to protect the rights of criminals who are accused of or have broken the law. For instance, under the 4th Amendment criminals have the right to secure their houses, papers, person, and effects against unreasonable search and seizures. Warrants cannot be issued without probable cause especially when it comes to the place that is being searched and the items to be seized. The 5th Amendment protects criminals from being held for a capital crime unless on an indictment of a Grand Jury except in naval forces or Militia when is time of public danger or war. Nor shall any person be tried for the same crime …show more content…
Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Griswold and lifted the ban on contraceptive usage because it violated marital privacy. The Framer’s intent was to protect the freedom and the privacy of the people in the Constitution by enabling certain rights to stop them from being violated.
Future provisions for the freedom of speech and religion, our right to privacy, and the rights of criminals should consider the signs of the times, technology, communication, culture, language, clothing choices, stereotypes, ethnicity, education, and income levels as a starting point to render fair and just resolutions to the problems in today’s