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Who said the rights of all men are diminished when the rights of any man are denied?
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What is the importance of minority?
It has been said that rights are either absolute, or do not exist at all. Meaning that unless a right is always present, and applies to everyone, it is not a right but a privilege. Privileges can be granted or taken away, rights cannot. From this perspective - if rights are denied to a minority then they are really being denied to everyone.
What did the founders think was more important the common good or the individual rights?
The individual. The rights of the individual were paramount to the founders because all violations of a strong centralized government would be restricted by the protected rights of the individual. JFK "the rights of all men are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened." Everyone should understand the dangers of a strong centralized government and the risks to liberty it would present. Look at the number of laws passed by our national congress in ever increasing numbers since 1940.
The Constitution and the US Supreme Court have not always recognized that all Americans have civil rights?
No. Many groups, particularly African-Americans and women, have been denied rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The document itself was not written to discriminate against anyone; however, the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution has been used to justify laws and policies withholding civil rights to such an extent that the Constitution had to be amended explicitly to extend protection to (almost) all classes of individuals.
Does the constitution state all men are equal?
No. The original Constitution (excluding the Amendments) did not speak of individual rights. The phrase "All men are created equal" was in the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution.
What All power not given to the federal government or denied to the states are reserved to the?
85
What rights were the African American slaves denied?
They were denied all basic human rights because they were considered property. foiiertjetdxn
What is the importance of minority?
It has been said that rights are either absolute, or do not exist at all. Meaning that unless a right is always present, and applies to everyone, it is not a right but a privilege. Privileges can be granted or taken away, rights cannot. From this perspective - if rights are denied to a minority then they are really being denied to everyone.
Did Elizabethan men have better rights then Elizibethan women?
They all had the same rights. however women in Elisabethan times were denied their rights as amater of coarse.
What human rights were denied during the holocaust?
Just about all of them. Pretty much(and this is true) the only rights they had were to walk, stand, and run
According to the 9th amendment in the bill of rights if the constitution does not specifically grant a particular right to American citizens are the citizens denied that right?
No, well at this time now, (2009), the rights in the constitution apply to all amrican u.s citizens. Back when the constitution was written women or black didn't have any rights at all no matter what any one said.
The code of Hammurabi said that all individuals have what?
rights
When were American women were officially denied the vote?
Women officially gained the right to vote on August 18, 1920. All elections prior to that date women were officially denied voting rights.
Do children from 2nd marriage have any legal rights owned by their previous deceased father?
If their father is deceased, all of his children have some rights to his estate, unless specifically denied them in the will.
What were the views of segregation of NAACP?
The NAACP's views on segregation was they wanted equality for housing, voting, education, and all other human rights as a race that they were denied.
Who said every man is pledged to defend the rights of all men and all men are pledged to defend the rights of one man?
Thomas Jefferson.
In which religion do mean and women have the same rights?
Jesus said that mean should have beter rights then women because they are better. He also said that all other religions lose
Equal Rights Amendment?
Supported by the National Organization for Women, this amendment would prevent all gender-based discrimination practices. However, it never passed the ratification process.
