Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. The bill of rights was written by James Madison, for constitutional protection and for individual liberties. The Bill of Rights is a list of limits on the government’s power. James Madison reviewed the Constitution and changed where he believed it needed improvement, but Roger Sherman opposed Madison or Congress can change the Constitution. In response to the objection, James Madison presented his changes in the Article VII…

The thirteenth amendment to the United States Constitution changed our nation in a radical way. During the previous years, a path was carved to make way for a movement that would abolish slavery and change the United States’ culture. This amendment is a crucial and intriguing part of the Constitution, in fact- its original purpose was not to abolish slavery. The thirteenth amendment that was first passed in February of 1861 was to ensure that slavery would remain legal in the states. So, why…

The first ten amendments of the constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, can be applicable through the Fourteenth Amendments to ensure that state laws do not interfere with the rights of the citizens. This process is known as selective incorporation. The Bill of Rights allows allows citizens to freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the right to an attorney, protection against cruel and unusual punishment, and other rights that protect citizens. At the time, certain powers were exclusive…

the original 1787 Constitution. The Bill of Rights were heavily used by the Anti-Federalists as a point to argue in the favor of pre- constitutional status quo, confederation of the independent states, and operating under the glorified treaty of the articles of confederation. What is the purpose of the bill of rights? The main purpose of the U.s bill of rights is to define the civil liberties of the American citizens, this refers to the first 10 amendments of the U.S Constitution, the bill…

The United States is one of the only places in the world where citizens are freely allowed to possess firearms. As a result of this, guns have become a large part of both our history and our culture. In fact the United States is the only country in the world where guns are a big part of its culture (Cross 2). This has led some curious citizens to wonder why we are the only country who has such a rich culture with guns. Some of the anti-gun supporters believe the Second Amendment is outdated and…

freedom of speech. The 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.” The freedom of speech and press gives the people the right to express their views, and hear the views of others. The American government is set up in a way that requires the ability of the people to express their views. While, freedom of speech is protected by the 1st amendment, not all…

the first major modifications to the initial decision. Additionally, there were many other cases that followed Miranda v. Arizona that altered the Miranda decision. The United States Supreme Court cases that occurred soon after the Miranda decision served to clarify certain aspects of the decision. However, after 1969,…

violates the Second Amendment. Antonin Scalia’s dissent in Obergefell v. Hodges is an extremely, powerfully written piece of artwork that brings forth what Scalia calls a threat to American democracy. The decision of whether same-sex marriage being legalized should have been a decision that was left to the states. Democracy was being practiced when the people presented their arguments for either side and allowed the electorates to cast their vote on it. The electorates of 11 states decided to…

mother country, several states- beginning with Connecticut-adopted the idea to outlaw abortion after the so called “quickening”. This was the common term used for when movement was felt during pregnancy. The Fourteenth Amendment states, “nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws”. At the time of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868, most states prohibited abortion…

emulate what the United States Constitution stand for. The United States Constitution was created to allow every citizen freedom to pursue their goals and dreams, as well as make important decisions regarding the direction of their life. Nearly 300 years later, the United States still tries to follow the laws and rights granted by the Constitution. There are many individuals who abide and uplift the Constitution; however, others chose to neglect what was written in the Constitution. From illegal…