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Many advances in civil rights have been accomplished through federal legislation. Describe the different parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. What have these two laws accomplished?

Posted on July 22, 2022 by DavidY

Answer either of the following questions: Describe some of the rights of the accused found in the Bill of Rights. Specifically, discuss the exclusionary rule, Miranda rights, and double jeopardy. In your answer, be sure to define each term, identify its support in the Constitution and in Supreme Court cases, and discuss why the rights […]

Explain the differences between the federalists and Anti Federalist. Why did the anti-federalists want a bill of rights? Explain how this country would have been different had they not been successful in their push to add a bill of rights.

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Ambrose

You are expected to cite valid sources throughout your midterm. Books are fine, including ours, but be sure to list page numbers. News articles are also valid. Any format is fine APA MLA etc. Cite with in text citations or cited page at end. These questions are open ended but remember stay on topic. If […]

Review the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution (the first 10 amendments) to understand what rights are listed.Compare and contrast these three state sections with their comparable sections in the Bill of Rights and discuss the guidelines for each.

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Ambrose

Instructions Review the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution (the first 10 amendments) to understand what rights are listed. There are numerous online sources to find the Bill of Rights. Next, go online and look up your state’s constitution. Find three state sections that are similar to or align with the Bill of Rights. […]

How does each amendment in the Bill of Rights reflect an abuse of power Americans experienced leading up the Revolution?Explain

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Ambrose

How does each amendment in the Bill of Rights reflect an abuse of power Americans experienced leading up the Revolution? 5 to 7 pages of your own textual writing, double-spaced, single-sided, and typed with 1” margins and font size of 10-12 pts only—5 pages means written from top to bottom of ALL 5 pages, not […]

Should the Constitution be amended to limit Congress members to 12 years of total service? Should the Constitution be amended to give voters the right to recall federal officials before their terms expire?Discuss

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Ambrose

U.S Constitutional Amendment Assignment Content Constitutional amendments exist to correct a perceived problem with the existing document. In previous weeks, you examined the Bill of Rights and the process for constitutional amendments. For this assignment, you will consider a possible constitutional amendment. Choose 1 of the issues listed below. Some are noncontroversial issues for the […]

Write an essay of 1000-1250 words in which you delineate and analyze the various applications of specific provisions of the Bill of Rights to criminal procedure, of the clause you selected above.

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Ambrose

Select one of the following clauses in the Constitutional Amendments: Unreasonable Searches Clause (4th Amendment) Double Jeopardy Clause (5th Amendment) Right to Counsel Clause (5th and 6th Amendment) Excessive Bail Clause (8th amendment) Write an essay of 1000-1250 words in which you delineate and analyze the various applications of specific provisions of the Bill of […]

If parents are objecting to children being vaccinated on the basis of religion, should parents be forced to comply with the law anyway? Would forcing parents/their children to comply violate any of the First 10 Amendments to our Constitution (our Bill of Rights) such as Freedom of Religion or Due Process? Explain.

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Ambrose

The Problem: Since our founding as a nation in 1776, the medical community in the United States has repeatedly documented the value of immunization for various kinds of preventable diseases. Yet even with the high rate of compliance of vaccination for children, there are a significant number of young children in the U.S. who have […]

Review the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution and determine if Congress has the power to override the Constitution and pass laws to allow the National Security Agency and other government agencies to review phone calls, mine data and personal information, and otherwise invade the privacy of people within the United States, without probable cause.

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Ambrose

Privacy & Civil Liberties Description As time passes since the attacks of September 11, 2001, homeland security has improved, but concerns over privacy and civil liberties have increased. Advocates for security claim that new technologies and techniques in homeland security are necessary to protect the public. Privacy advocates believe that the mining of personal information […]

What are the three types of speech protected by the First Amendment? What is meant by the preferred position? Be sure to list the test for each type of speech.

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Ambrose

Directions: Using complete sentences answer thequestions below. Be sure to look at your study guide before you answer the questions. Your answers to these questions should incorporate a number of terms on your study guide and should be several paragraphs in length. Questions: 1. What amendments in the Bill of Rights protect those accused of […]

How are the main components of government set up by your state’s constitution? Which branch of your state government seems the most powerful, on paper? What evidence do you have for your choice?

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Ambrose

Locate your state’s constitution and examine the major elements and articles within it. Review its contents and functions. Search for information about the branches of government and the funding sources for your state government. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that addresses the following: How are the main components of government set up by your […]

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Many advances in civil rights have been accomplished through federal legislation. Describe the different parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. What have these two laws accomplished?

Explain the differences between the federalists and Anti Federalist. Why did the anti-federalists want a bill of rights? Explain how this country would have been different had they not been successful in their push to add a bill of rights.

Review the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution (the first 10 amendments) to understand what rights are listed.Compare and contrast these three state sections with their comparable sections in the Bill of Rights and discuss the guidelines for each.

How does each amendment in the Bill of Rights reflect an abuse of power Americans experienced leading up the Revolution?Explain

Should the Constitution be amended to limit Congress members to 12 years of total service? Should the Constitution be amended to give voters the right to recall federal officials before their terms expire?Discuss

Write an essay of 1000-1250 words in which you delineate and analyze the various applications of specific provisions of the Bill of Rights to criminal procedure, of the clause you selected above.

What are the three types of speech protected by the First Amendment? What is meant by the preferred position? Be sure to list the test for each type of speech.

How are the main components of government set up by your state’s constitution? Which branch of your state government seems the most powerful, on paper? What evidence do you have for your choice?