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How do the constitution of 1787 and the bill of rights affect the way that the us government works today?
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Did you need the Bill of Rights added to the constitution?
Absolutely. The Declaration of Independence had discussed how Americans should have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but the Constitution did not spell out the individual rights Americans were guaranteed. That is why the Founding Fathers decided it was important to be very specific, so that everyone would know exactly what rights they were promised. Thus, they created the Bill of Rights, and it was officially added to the Constitution in 1791. Among the rights are: freedom of speech, freedom of the press (what is today called the media), freedom of religion, and freedom to petition the government for a redress of grievances (to express peacefully your dis-satisfaction with what the government is doing).
Why did Patrick Henry oppose ratification of the new Constitution?
Specifically he opposed the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution which he felt gave the Federal Government unlimited powers and would eventually lead to infringement of civil rights.
What was the shortterm affect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
the civil rights act has put positive effect on today citizens
How do the Confederation period and the creation of the Constitution affect the United states today?
The confederation has little effect, but the constitution is used everyday by courts and in laws.
What is the document that is the foundation of the government used today?
The United States Constitution textually, the body of common law interpreting it, and the rules promulgated thereunder.
How did the constitution influence your government today?
helped us have rights, with a strong government at the same time
Did the bill of rights abolish Parliament?
No. The Bill of Rights is part,of the United States constitution while parliament is in the British government and still exists today.
Why are Americans today so intent on having protections against the government violations of their rights?
Today there are many Americans that are focused on having protections against the government's violations of their rights provided in the U.S. Constitution. This is due to many Americans not trusting the government officials that are in office.
How have the basic principles of the constitution shaped our nation?
"Popular sovereignty means that the government's authority comes from the people. Limited Government is when a government has unlimited power for the people. Separation of powers makes sure that no branch has too much power over the other branches. Checks and Balances divide power within the government. Lastly, federalism comes in when the Constitution is designed to protect the rights of the states by establishing a federal system of government." Those are the 5 principles of the Constitution.
Is compromising still important for government leaders today?
Compromising is still important to leaders because know what to do with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
What Document for government that the US still follow today?
The constitution is the framework for government today.
Was the Miranda rights vetoed?
The Miranda rights were not vetoed. They are in use today. They come from the amendments to the Constitution.
Why were people shocked by the constitution?
They were not shocked. The Constitution limited the roll of Government in many areas. The Constitution does not spell out any rights for us as a people, but explains to our Government what rights it has and what it has no business involving itself with. Too many peolple are demanding that their rights be taken away today under the guise of "help" from our Government. Allowing the Government the ability to "help" with something (such as health care) means that you are allowing the Government to dictate what is good and bad for you. The current sugar tax to stop the use of soda is one example of this. YOu want to be babysat, then expect to lose the ability to chose.
What the plan of government our country stillvfollows today?
the Constitution
The Georgia Constitution of today was ratified in 1983. How it is similar to the Constitution of the US?
They both have a preamble and a bill of rights
What is the plan for government that the US still follows today?
The constitution is that foundation for the government.
How is the bill of rights still used today?
The English Bill of Rights is still used today, you can get a copy of the constitution and read the ten amendments better know as the English Bill of Rights.
