When talking about Life, Liberty and Persuit of Happiness in the decleartion of Indepenance and consitition the qustion asked was, How rights create responsibility. There was different views and i didnt know what to say so i wondering what you guys think it means. How rights create repsoibilty based on the declearation. Any ideas?
2006-09-14 11:18:44 · 7 answers · asked by xcef2005 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
This is a very good question!
The Declaration of Independence argued that the American colonists had the right to break away from the tyrannical rule of King George III and Parliament under the social contract theory. The British govt had failed in its responsibilities to the people.
The responsibilities and powers of the federal government are laid out in the constitution, and the Bill of Rights, the first 10 Amendments, literally give rights to the people, such as.freedom of speech, free exercise of religion, fair trial, etc. The duties of the people presumably derive from these rights, but it's not quite a 2 way street, and these documents are short on defining the responsibilities and duties of citizens. (These largely derive from regular statutes and case law, which of course must be consistent with the constitution).
If this is an essay for school, I suggest you go through the basic duties of govt to the people as described in the D of I, and make inferences as to the corresponding duties of citizens. Do the same thing with the Bill of Rights, for example, people have the right to a trial by jury, and a duty as a citizen to serve on one when called. But I would include an introductory paragraph saying that at first glance, the D of I and constitution appear to be mostly a list of duties of the govt and rights of individual citizens. However, upon closer examination, it can be inferred or seen that citizens have duties which match the rights they have been given by these documents...etc....
2006-09-14 11:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We or say I have the responsibility of MY life, Liberty, and Persuit of Happiness. That in the Decleration of Independence gives everyone that right and responsibility the day they are born. or born in the U.S. or even when they transfer from an immigrant into a U.S. citizen. That goes for everyone out there that i just answered your Q to.
2006-09-14 11:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by fryeindustries2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever hear your rights end at the tip of my nose. If you are seeking happiness you must not create unhappiness for others. Your personal Liberty protection must not impose restrictions on somebody elses liberty. Here we get into racism and discrimination we have a responsibility to promote the rights of other as well as our own.
2006-09-14 11:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by longroad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think about it for a second. Your rights cannot limit the rights of another. I guess the easiest example would be pursuit of happiness. If for some reason killing people makes me happy (which it doesnt at all, just an example) I cannot do this, since exercising my right to pursue happiness would limit someone else's right to life. so its more of a check and balance. I am afforded these rights as long as my exercising these rights don't inhibit someone else's constitutional rights.
2006-09-14 11:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have been committing an act of treason in fact. They incredibly weren't elected by utilising common vote, nor did King George III provide permission for the Signers to fulfill and communicate separation from their confirm united states.
2016-11-07 08:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply stated: We have the right to free speech, ok? Do we show responsibility for that right if we yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater? That is not being responsible. BTW, you really need to brush up on your spelling skills, no offense.
2006-09-14 11:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by worldwise1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't top Avery's answer.
2006-09-14 12:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by hungerforknowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋