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Which Amendments in the US Bill of Rights are the Most Important?

Started by falconred 2 years ago 2 Comments

Which of the first 10 Amendments to the constitution (sorry, no picking the 14th) are the most important?

If you were creating your own government, which would you select?

Which have the greatest impact on the US?

Which have the greatest impact on you?

Tags: amendments, bill, constitution, government, law, rights, us

1.	1st - Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petitioning Govt. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the fre... [show more] 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. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 44 votes 865 pts
2.	No single amendment is more important than another. The amendments work together to protect the people of the USA from abuses of the government. Hahaha... [show more] The amendments work together to protect the people of the USA from abuses of the government. Hahaha [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 24 votes 467 pts
3.	4th - No Unreasonable Search and Seizure The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, sh... [show more] The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 16 votes 292 pts
4.	9th - Powers Reserved to the People The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Add a comment	Vote! 14 votes 251 pts
5.	8th - No Cruel & Unusual Punishment or Excessive Bail Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Add a comment	Vote! 14 votes 234 pts
6.	2nd - Right to Bear Arms A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. Add a comment	Vote! 11 votes 191 pts
7.	10th - Powers Reserved to the States The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states ... [show more] The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 11 votes 182 pts
8.	6th - Right to Counsel, Jury, Speedy Trial In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State an... [show more] In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 10 votes 163 pts
9.	5th - Due Process, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jur... [show more] No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 10 votes 158 pts
10.	3rd - No Quartering Troops No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Add a comment	Vote! 4 votes 61 pts
11.	19th! Giving women the right to vote! Hello!!! Half the population doing more than their half but not having half the say! Only freedom of speech holds a candle to this. 2 Comments	Vote! 4 votes 61 pts
12.	The Americans have rights? We want some too! 3 Comments	Vote! 3 votes 57 pts
13.	Many need to be updated (No description provided) Add a comment	Vote! 2 votes 36 pts
14.	7th - Civil Trial by Jury if $20 in Controversy In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved,... [show more] In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 3 votes 31 pts
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uewebawo 2 years ago

If I were creating my own government, I wouldn't give my citizens any of these rights. Totaltarianism!

falconred 2 years ago

Well, assume you wouldn't get to be the dictator of your created government, and would have to be just a citizen.

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This topic was started by falconred on June 14th, 2006. 72 grupies have voted on one or more of the 14 answers.

Tags: amendments, bill, constitution, government, law, rights, us

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Which Amendments in the US Bill of Rights are the Most Important?

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1st - Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petitioning Govt.

No single amendment is more important than another.

4th - No Unreasonable Search and Seizure

9th - Powers Reserved to the People

8th - No Cruel & Unusual Punishment or Excessive Bail

2nd - Right to Bear Arms

10th - Powers Reserved to the States

6th - Right to Counsel, Jury, Speedy Trial

5th - Due Process, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination

3rd - No Quartering Troops

19th! Giving women the right to vote!

The Americans have rights?

Many need to be updated

7th - Civil Trial by Jury if $20 in Controversy

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