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Why do Americans believe rights should be clearly stated and identified?
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β 13y ago
The written constitution and the Bill of Rights produced early in the history of the United States was at least to some extent a reaction to the British rule of colonial times. Britain has thrived for centuries without a written constitution but it became clear that British colonies were not being governed in the same way that the home land was.
By setting out rights and duties of citizens, there is a clear understanding about what the country expects of its people and what its people can expect from their country. The constitution has served the USA well for more than two centuries and an American can say with confidence what his rights and responsibilities are.
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β 13y ago
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β 8y agoThey believe that because if they are not clearly stated and identified then the rights get more difficult to find, and people can bend them however they want.
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β 14y agoThey believe this because it would be more easily explained, and someone could not use technicality in order to get away with something they did.
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β 11y agoThe broadest terms allow the law flexibility depending on changing society and circumstance.
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β 15y agoTo better keep their government from going into error. There should not be any confusion on what are rights and what are not.
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Who did the Americans believe was preventing their natural rights?
The British ... and they call it there inalienable rights ...
Why do many other Americans believe that rights should be stated in broad or general terms?
Many Americans believe that expressing the rights of people in broad general terms in the key to expanding all rights. In contrast, they believe that detailing rights is much too specific and actually limits the rights of people.
What did WEB Du Bois believe African Americans should do?
Fight for their civil rights
Why do Americans believe that same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue?
Americans believe this because the right to marry the person of your choice is a basic civil right. This is the belief of the NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the country, and many others.
What did the members of the congress of racial equality believe?
that direct, nonviolent methods could gain civil rights for African Americans.
What did blanch k Bruce do while serving in the senate?
He worked for the rights of African Americans.
How did the bill of rights further protect the freedom of citizens?
It clearly defined the rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. It clearly defined the rights protected by the U.S. Constitution.
What did Ulysses S. Grant believe in before he became president?
He believed in equal rights for Americans regardless of race or color.
What did civil rights activist believe African Americans could use to make sure they were treated fairly?
legal challenges
Americans who favor states' rights over federal powers believe that the national government's powers should be limited?
True.
Who protects the rights of all Americans?
The Bill of Rights and other amendments protect the rights of all Americans.
What is the state of women's rights in India?
Women are treated right in Asia since they are politically involved. Also people believe in goddesses in Hinduism the main religion in India. This clearly shows that women have same rights.
