Argumentative Essay: Bill Of Rights
Emily Macoul
Stephen Russell
American Government
March 12, 2015
Alternative Essay: Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is used in our everyday lives. It gives a person with no criminal background and a person with criminal background rights. When we wake up in the morning we use examples of the Bill of Rights. We have the power to decide what we are going to do on a particular day. We have the power to practice a religion or not. We also have the power to assemble in peace every day or not. In the summer of 1787, delegates from the 13 states convened in Philadelphia and Constitution of the United States was drafted. The Constitution at this time, being very flawed, didn’t include specific individual rights of American citizens. The Federalists …show more content…
It states that “no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentation or indictment of a Grand Jury.” (Zaino, 151) The Fifth Amendment is famous for people saying "I'll take the Fifth". This gives people the right to choose not to testify in court if they feel their own testimony will incriminate themselves. In addition this amendment protects citizens from being subject to criminal prosecution and punishment without due process. It also prevents people from being tried for the same crime twice. The amendment also establishes the power of eminent domain, which means that private property cannot be seized for public use without just …show more content…
The legislature may by general law authorize cities and towns to adopt or amend their charters or forms of government in any way which is not in conflict with general law, provided that such charters or amendments shall become effective only upon the approval of the voters of each such city or town on a referendum.” (Source 2) In order for a state to change licensing, agreements, commissions, etc. it must be voted on by a board within the town. The state government can make up a law states the changes, but voters must agree or vote on the change before it can be
Stephen Russell
American Government
March 12, 2015
Alternative Essay: Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is used in our everyday lives. It gives a person with no criminal background and a person with criminal background rights. When we wake up in the morning we use examples of the Bill of Rights. We have the power to decide what we are going to do on a particular day. We have the power to practice a religion or not. We also have the power to assemble in peace every day or not. In the summer of 1787, delegates from the 13 states convened in Philadelphia and Constitution of the United States was drafted. The Constitution at this time, being very flawed, didn’t include specific individual rights of American citizens. The Federalists …show more content…
It states that “no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentation or indictment of a Grand Jury.” (Zaino, 151) The Fifth Amendment is famous for people saying "I'll take the Fifth". This gives people the right to choose not to testify in court if they feel their own testimony will incriminate themselves. In addition this amendment protects citizens from being subject to criminal prosecution and punishment without due process. It also prevents people from being tried for the same crime twice. The amendment also establishes the power of eminent domain, which means that private property cannot be seized for public use without just …show more content…
The legislature may by general law authorize cities and towns to adopt or amend their charters or forms of government in any way which is not in conflict with general law, provided that such charters or amendments shall become effective only upon the approval of the voters of each such city or town on a referendum.” (Source 2) In order for a state to change licensing, agreements, commissions, etc. it must be voted on by a board within the town. The state government can make up a law states the changes, but voters must agree or vote on the change before it can be