2006-11-01 08:39:01 · 8 answers · asked by TEXAS TREY 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
2nd ammendment (keep and bear arms) This is the most important because it is the last resort to enforce the others. If citizens cannot protect themselves from a tyrannical govt, then the gov't can take away whatever they want. There has to be bite behind the bark
2006-11-01 08:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by lefty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't really decide, they are almost all important. Some might say the Freedom of Speech, or the Freedom of the Press. Others would argue the Right to Bear Arms (2nd Amendment) the guarantee against self-incrimination (5th Amendment), or the freeing of the slaves (13th Amendment).
One overlooked Amendment is the 14th Amendment, which applies the rights granted by the U.S. Constitution to the states.
Most people would agree the 3rd Amendment (no troops may be quartered in private houses) is the least important, as there has not been ONE case of this since the Constitution was enacted.
2006-11-01 08:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by jimwelch4 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My favorite is number 7, it's just funny. I mean 20 dollars that should be adjusted for inflation.
I suppose the most important are the 4th, 5th and 6th. They ensure our right to fair trial and against self incrimination, as well as search and seizure.
If your going for overall impact then amendment number 14 because it applies the Bill of Rights (or all the parts of it that really matter in the resulting Supreme Court decisions) to the States.
2006-11-01 10:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Emily M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first amendment is the most important. It sets into writing the idea that our nation is one of freedoms. It establishes the fact that we are SUPPOSED to be able to say what we want, believe what we want, associate with who we want. The single most powerful force preventing a tyrannical government in the US is the belief of the American people that we have the right to be free. The First Amendment helps us establish that belief.
My favorite amendment? The 21st. the Repeal of Prohibition. I hold a anniversary celebration every year.
2006-11-01 08:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tenth amendment is the most important, and the most ignored. It states that all powers not explicitly reserved for the federal government, belong to the states, and to the people. This is the most important because it is intended to keep power from coagulating in the capitol. If we just honored that one amendment, our nation would improve in a hurry.
2006-11-01 09:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by presidentofallantarctica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think the often overlooked 10th amendment is most important. It recognizes the general principle that the other amendments touch on- that our government is one of limited powers.
My favorite is the 1st amendment, because I cherish the free exchange of ideas.
2006-11-01 08:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by timm1776 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without the Second Amendment, all of the others are meaningless. If we can't demand that the government do as they are told, by a show of force if necessary, then all of our other rights are meaningless.
...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
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2006-11-01 08:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the 2nd amendment is a myth. It doesn't come close to saying what you think (or want) it to say.
2006-11-01 08:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋