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justin thomas

United States House of Representatives - Amendments to the Constitution - 0 views

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    this is another page containing the first 10 ammendmants of the US constitution as well as the other 17 ammendmants made after the initial bill of rights. this page is informational in knowing how the US government is supposed to treat the peoples personal freedoms.
Keith Walentiny

California gay marriage case headed to U.S. Supreme Court - 0 views

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    This article is about the appeal to the Supreme Court, of the Proposition 8 that was passed in California in November 2008. Two same sex couples sued, saying that the proposition went against their constitutional rights. Two judges ruled that it did go against the U.S. constitution.
Salvatore (Sal) Becker

The Ethics of Privacy Protection - 1 views

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    If privacy is your concern, this is the paper for you. James Moor, Dartmouth College, introduces the reader to the fact that neither in the Declaration of Independence, nor the Constitution is the issue of Privacy discussed or mentioned. He goes on to examine various levels of privacy and what constitutes those privacy. He ties it all together by factoring technology into the fray. Well written. Although it is nearly 12 years old, very appropriate to today's discussion.
Vanessa Helfer

US Constitution vs. The Patriot Act - 0 views

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    Descirbes the different facts about our constitutional rights and how the Patriot Act affects our constitutional rights.
javier nunez

Do Illegal Aliens Have Constitutional Rights? - 0 views

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    Immigrants do have some constitutional rights. The article talks about some cases involving immigrant's constitutional rights.
justin thomas

Bill of Rights | U.S. Constitution | LII / Legal Information Institute - 0 views

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    this is a page that summarizes each of the fisst 10 ammendmants of the US constitution. these are good to know as a reference when talking about personal freedoms
Diane Beeson

Insight to Possible Loss on Constitutional Rights? - 0 views

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    In this article, the author feel our constitutional rights are at risk with the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by President Obama. She goes on to explain that the new act will let the government detain anyone who may be affiliated with terrorists, or the sources of terrorists without a trial, which is our Sixth Amendment.
dylan havener

The Right of Privacy: Is it Protected by the Constitution? - 0 views

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    This website outlines what the right to "privacy" really is. No where in the constitution does it state that we as Americans have any sort of privacy rights. It gives examples of court cases that failed because there was no right to privacy in the constitution like many people like to think.
Kevin Sugihara

THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION: WHAT DOES IT REALLY SAY? - 0 views

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    Posted on 01/07/2005 3:51:55 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe The most important legal document in America is the United States Constitution; and, when asked, more than 90% of the American people say the Constitution is important to them. Congress also recognized the ongoing importance of this document in 1956 when President Dwight D.
Kevin Sugihara

Why do Americans get the Constitution so wrong? - 0 views

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    There's no excuse for misquoting and misunderstanding the US Constitution. But public figures ranging from Nancy Pelosi to Rush Limbaugh do it all the time. By Lion Calandra / September 17, 2010 Today, more than the Fourth of July, honors America's independence. On this day, 223 years ago, the U.S.
Alisa Cooper

Linda McClain: 5 Constitutional Misconceptions About Same-Sex Marriage - 0 views

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    from Linda McClain Just when liberals had begun to appreciate the virtues of federalism in the efforts to secure the right to same-sex marriage in states where the courts, legislatures and voters are most hospitable to it, the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Jessica Campos

Is full-body scanning at the airport constitutional? - 0 views

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    This article is about whether or not the full-body searches the airport conducts is a violation of the fourth amendment. The airport has to provide safety to it's passengers and staff, but is a complete thorough search necessary?
Jessica Carver

First Amendment of the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution - 0 views

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    This article is just a couple of quotes that are used to describe our freedoms. A couple of constitutional beliefs are stated by the courts. I believe that this is a good one to choose because it has two, sound government employees standing up for our freedoms.
javier nunez

RealClearPolitics - The Mugging of Personal Freedom - 0 views

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    Article about government mandated heath care, how it is constitutional and the possible punishments for not participating.
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    Issues with the new law that makes it mandatory for every U.S. citizen to have health insurance. This article talks about the controversy and how it goes against the constitution.
Julia Laborin

Is Healthcare Reform Constitutional? - 0 views

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    The Constitution states that the government can not force Americans to purchase anything, including healthcare coverage. But can they constitutionally force you to pay a penalty tax for not purchasing health insurance?
Kevin Sugihara

Do You Understand the Constitution?| The Post & Email - 0 views

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    (Aug. 15, 2011) - Having had some rather intense inline correspondence with conservatives in recent days who were basically attacking Ron Paul as a kook, wanting the federal government to perform actions that they think is important, regardless of the constitutionality, and having the federal government control the actions of the states.
Kevin Sugihara

United States Constitution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States.
Kevin Sugihara

A civics lesson on the back of a dollar bill? / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonit... - 0 views

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    Do you know the number of articles in the US Constitution? Can you identify the right outlined in the Fourth Amendment? Any idea which amendment abolished slavery? Most Americans can only guess at the answers. In fact, a paltry 6 percent understand the rights and freedoms found in the First Amendment, reports The National Constitution Center, a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia.
Garrett Canepa

THE HERITAGE OF OUR RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS - 0 views

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    This site gives a perspective and the heritage of the right to have a firearm and the assembly of a militia. It reviews some of the more important aspects that constitute what is considered to be the correct interpretation of the second amendment.
dsmoliver1

Personal Freedom | Tea Party Patriots - 0 views

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    All about protecting our rights as people. Talks about Washington passing laws and taking our freedom away from us.
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    We are the freest when the Constitution is followed and upheld by our government. Often the need someone to administer checks and balances on them. Our Constitution is the law throughout the land and equally founded by the principle that distinguishes America from other countries.
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