First Ten Amendments To The United States

The first ten Amendments of the Constitution are the Bill of Rights which is a formal statement announcing the rights that the people of the United States had against the government. At the time of its inception, the American people felt additional protection was needed from the federal government, especially after the Constitution was ratified. These protections were later extended by way of the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868 (Davies, 1999).

The first amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of speech and expression. One particular form of expression that has grown in popularity is body art; also known as tattoos. This creative form of expression can be displayed anywhere on the body. It is because of this same freedom that I believe there should be restrictions on what and where a tattoo is placed. Some feel as if the Marine Corps shouldn’t have any tattoo restrictions. But I strongly disagree. This Organization has been built on so many great principles, like our Corps Values: “Honor, Courage, and Commitment.” Then we have our official United States Marine Corps (USMC) slogan: “The Few, The Proud, The Marines”. We have a reputation for being a professional, disciplined fighting force. Granted, society will always change. From the modern day fads, the fashion statements, to the personal beliefs plus the need to be an individual; we as a people can change in the blink of an eye. But should we allow that to dictate the USMC? Should we change our foundation because of our society? Although tattoos have become a part of the societal norm, in order to maintain good order, discipline, and a professional military appearance; restrictions must remain in place.

The United States Constitution was recognized to Americans as a vague statement in clarifying the privileges and the rights of individuals and centralizing the power within the government itself. With the passing of the Bill of Rights and the first ten amendments, it grants the people to what is said to be their “natural rights” following additional rights that have significantly changed our society.

On September 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, who were directed by George Washington. The 1787 convention was called to draft a new legal system for the United States now that the states were free and colonized. This new Constitution was made to increase federal authority while still protecting the rights of citizens. It established America’s National Government. In 1971, the Bill of Rights were added to Constitution containing the 10 amendments guaranteeing protection for citizens. The first commandment consisting of freedom of speech and religion. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads:

On the cold night of March 5th, 1770, a mob of American colonists were protesting outside the Customs House in Boston. One colonist threw a snowball hitting Private Hugh Montgomery. Montgomery replied with a shot into the crowd. This led the rest of the British Army soldiers to shoot into the crowd killing five people in an event that would later be known as the Boston Massacre (Foner and Garraty). After this protest, more and more taxes were levied against the colonies, particularly regarding tea. To add, trade with nations besides Great Britain was prohibited. These affronts were met with the tarring and feathering of British tax collectors and the infamous Boston Tea Party. As a result of this, Massachussetts was essentially ruled by martial law. This finally culminated with a declaration of independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776. The United States of America was formed.

There have been periods in our history when soldiers took over the property and homes of citizens without consent, but this has never been something I have had to experience, or even have family tell me about. I chose this picture because it represents to me I do have the right to say no. I can tell military personnel without hesitation that they do not have the right to come into my home or

The Congress wanted to prevent misinterpretation and misuse of the Constitution by the government, and the people to trust the government. In other words, they wanted to make the laws clearer to understand so the people would understand and trust the government. To do so, they proposed additional declaratory and restrictive clauses to be added to the Constitution. With the people* in mind, the first ten clauses or amendments were ratified. Collectively, these first ten amendments are the Bills of Rights.

When the Constitution was written, the people had fresh Britain tyranny in mind and consequently took to establishing the tenth amendment which worked to limit the role of the federal government in state relations stating that all power not given to the federal government by the constitution would automatically go to the states. However decades later, when The Great Depression seemingly devastated Americans nationwide, the tenth amendment was pushed aside to allow for the federal government to play an overseeing role in efforts to extirpate exorbitantly hard times. The federal government now micromanages many functions which were formerly overseen by individual states some of which include education, healthcare, commerce and national resource

Looking back one year from today, I would not have been able to determine what the amendments were or even tell of their location, basically, I was as naïve as most people are. However, through my school year for the last one year, my civic education has gone a long way to help me understand and further relate to the twenty-seven amendments. I have been able to understand much more in regards to our constitution and through such imagination I have been able to determine that my favorite amendments happen to fall under the category of the bill of rights which covers the first ten amendments. Accordingly, the first amendment caters for the freedom of speech, religious orientations, and the freedom of the press. This particular amendment is the

In my personal opinion, I would not change any of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. First, the Constitution is not a simple document that can be changed overnight; it will take a long time because of the diverse positions and opinions about it. Today, the population of the United States comprises more than 320 millions of people and try to satisfy all of them is not possible. And second, the Bill of Rights gives to Americans the basic or natural rights such as: Life, liberty, and property or "pursuit the happiness"( according to Thomas Jefferson). These rights allows to American to enjoy a better quality

In this Modern Era, there are three amendments that greatly impact us; the 13th amendment, 19th amendment, and 22nd amendment. Throughout history many important decisions and laws were made based on age, beliefs, gender, race, and ethnicity which reflect on our society today. The constitution is an important decision wisely created by the United States to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, and within the constitution are the amendments. Amendments consist of civil rights, civil rights are given to citizens to enjoy political and social freedom as well as equality. Before the 13th amendment African Americans were deprived of their life and pursuit to happiness, when the 13th amendment was ratified and abolished

The United States Constitution is regarded as a myriad of items: It has served as the basis of the United States briefly after the construction of the United States, serving as a model for dozens of other nations. The first ten amendments in the United States constitution are perhaps the most famous. These ten amendments, known commonly as the Bill of Rights, are seldom contested, for they are the prime components holding the constitution together. Essentially, the Constitution serves as the basis of the US, but the Bill of Rights is the basis of the Constitution. Despite not being contested for hundreds of years, in light of recent events in the present day, there is heavy debate on one of those ten fundamentals: The second amendment. The second amendment is one of great controversy due to

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Amendments to the United States Constitution are rare, there have only been 27 that is upheld in the 200 year of American history and with the last of being passed over 20 years ago. And There’s never been one that has been ratified to the states legislator, but would 2016 election this could change with the GOP what is state shot of two-thirds majority. With this kind of Power ideas can be placed into the Constitution with less resistance then years passed. It’s much easier to have a federal law passed only needing a 50% agreement amongst legislator to have it put to a vote and passed with a two-thirds agreement. But now that GOP is majority of the legislative they can make and ideas stick. And What I mean by that is that it’ll be just as

The Eleventh Amendment was the first to revise the constitution after the ratification of the first ten amendments in the Bill of Rights. It was passed by Congress on March 4, 1794.