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They have the right to elect the members of the national Government
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The founders of the US believed that an important purpose of government was to protect whose rights?
the individuals
Why was the VA Declaration of Rights so important to the US Constitution?
Written by Thomas Jefferson, it was important because both the Bill of Rights and France's Declaration of the Rights of Man took ideas from it.
What was the most important task for congress after the us constitution was ratified?
first session of Congress: 1789 most important task: passing Bill of Rights (which gave all American citizens rights)
What are some important rights and responsibilities of US citizens?
There are many rights and responsibilities provided to every US citizen by the Constitution. Some examples of these rights and responsibilities include the right to vote, the right to stay informed, the performance of jury duty, and the obligation to obey the laws.
Where are us citizens rights written down on?
US citizens' rights are written down in the Bill of Rights. This is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Why is the bill of rights do important to us as citizens?
because it is good to know
Does everyone have the same rights in the us?
no; the civil rights movement was important because it provided equality
What is the most important right given in the US?
It is important to note that our rights are not "given" to us by the US Government or any other such entity. Our natural rights, many of which are outlined in the Bill of Rights and elsewhere in the US Constitution, come from our humanity, our Creator, and/or by virtue of our existence as free people. The purpose of the rights listed in the US Constitution is not to "give" them to us, but rather to ensure that the Government does not infringe upon them. It isn't a declaration of our rights, but an acknowledge of them.
Has everyone in the US held equal rights?
no; the Civil Rights Movement was important because it provided equality
What are 3 important bill of rights of the US?
freedom, liberty, damocracy
Why are protected rights and representative government important principles?
Both became important parts of the US Constitution
Most of the provisions of which important historical document were also included in the US Bill of Rights?
english bill of rights. A+
One of the rights granted in the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights are the name of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. One important right is the freedom of speech. This is only one of the rights in the ten amendments to the US Constitution.
Describe five reforms you learned about in this chapter that are still important in the US today?
The voting rights for the blacks is one of the most important reforms that are important in the US today. Constitutionalism is another reform in the US today.
Bill of rights important?
It was very important. It contained the first 10 amendments (changes/additions) to the U.S. Constitution. Without it we wouldn't have freedom of speech. It gave us freedom to practice the religion of our choice or no religion at all. It also gave us rights to have a fair trial,...
Why is the Bill of Rights important to others?
The Bill of Rights gives us a standard to measure against when we are arguing questions of agency and law. It is important because it is a standard, and so we try not to go against those basic rights.
The founders of the US believed that an important purpose of government was to protect whose rights?
the individuals
