The Constitution of the United States is the basic principles that serve as the framework for the system of government. Even though the Constitution has been around for two hundred years old now, it is relevant because without it we would not have the kind of government we have right now and how it affects each and every one of us daily. In addition, we would not be treated equally, some of our rights might be taken away, and we’ll face discrimination based on our ethnicity or race. Indeed, the Constitution is a living document that should be open to asses and improve as our country develop while keeping the main ideals that our state founded. For some people, they think that the Constitution is nothing but for some it’s a valuable gift that
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For instance, the 1st Amendment which states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … the Government for a redress of grievances (Pg. 74).” This quote means that American citizens can practice any type of religion they want and people have the right to express whatever they feel and that no one can criticize whatever they may say. Moreover, we can get information from different sources and the government cannot control what is being published online or in a newspaper. American citizens can create a group, whether it’s public or private as long as they have the same goals. Lastly, citizens can ask for changes in the government through collecting signatures on petitions and sending to the government. In New York Times v. United States (1971), also known as “Pentagon Papers Case” where New York Times and Washington Post were to publish illegally obtained information concerning the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. According to the newspapers, the public had the right to know the information the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the New York Times that they had the right to publish the information via no prior restraint. This case supports my thesis because not publishing the paper would intrude the media and the people. In other words, the 1st Amendment makes each citizen distinct, where they are able to express their own thoughts or opinions, speak freely, and pray without
For instance, the 1st Amendment which states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … the Government for a redress of grievances (Pg. 74).” This quote means that American citizens can practice any type of religion they want and people have the right to express whatever they feel and that no one can criticize whatever they may say. Moreover, we can get information from different sources and the government cannot control what is being published online or in a newspaper. American citizens can create a group, whether it’s public or private as long as they have the same goals. Lastly, citizens can ask for changes in the government through collecting signatures on petitions and sending to the government. In New York Times v. United States (1971), also known as “Pentagon Papers Case” where New York Times and Washington Post were to publish illegally obtained information concerning the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. According to the newspapers, the public had the right to know the information the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the New York Times that they had the right to publish the information via no prior restraint. This case supports my thesis because not publishing the paper would intrude the media and the people. In other words, the 1st Amendment makes each citizen distinct, where they are able to express their own thoughts or opinions, speak freely, and pray without