1. How important was the switch from the Articles to the Constitution?
This is a crucial part of history. Government was too weak, there was too much freedom, and not enough order. I believe that eventually USA would have dissolved. The Constitution made the country stronger.
2. How important are the Bill of Rights?
Without it, the possibility that government could take away certain freedoms would exist. Because of it, there are many freedoms that can never be taken. Without it, Congress could find ways to pass laws that restrict those freedoms. Its also important because citizens can know exactly which freedoms are protected.
3. Is Capital Punishment constitutional?
I believe one could argue that it doesn’t violate the constitution even if you don’t believe in it. The Fourteenth Amendment says that life can not be taken without due process-suggesting that it can be allowed with correct proceedings.
You are exactly right about the Articles of Confederation. I also agree that without the Bill of Rights surely by now some of our rights would have been taken away.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on the Articles of Confederation. I also agree with you that Capitol Punishment does not violate one rights.
ReplyDeleteI agree there was to much freedom and not enough freedom for the people. And I agree that capitol punishment doesn't violate any rights
ReplyDeleteI like what you said in part one. Too much freedom is a bad thing. As Americans it seems like we are obsessed with speaking our mind and acting on our rights as citizens but we sometimes forget that without a structure to base those freedoms around then they wouldn't have much worth or power to change anything.
ReplyDeleteYour statements about the Bill of Rights were great and prove valid points about the importance of it.
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