Analytical Essay: The Most Important Amendments To The Constitution

The amendments in the constitution are what make the constitution, the constitution, and for the matter what make America, America. Without these amendments our government would be in shambles and the public would always be gasping for air, on the verge of collapsing. The first amendment in particular, fittingly, is what really brings the whole constitution together and is without a doubt the most important and useful amendment to the public. The first amendment is known as the right to practice any religion, speak freely in public, and assemble peacefully. The first amendment has made it possible for prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr. to stand up and speak out in what they believe in and make positive changes in the world that makes it so that everyone can thrive equally today. One key part of the first amendment was freedom of the press. This has made it possible for the media to write and speak about opinions without being prosecuted by the government. In addition, it has made it possible for the public to be aware of injustices without the government being able to cover them up. It allowed more people to …show more content…
Jones’s racism didn’t seem to change his views on the case, though, because he refused to charge the New York Times saying that the jury must be “convinced of malice, in the sense of actual intent, to harm or gross negligence and recklessness (Cornell.edu). Under the first amendments, no one can be proved guilty unless it is considered actual malice whether or not it is true or false (Cornell.edu). Sullivan made no real effort to prove that he had suffered any real harm, therefore, the vote was unanimous and the court held that the First Amendment protects the publication of all statements, even false ones, unless actual malice is proved