The constitutional definition of "pusuit of happiness?" Does it and would it include a labor contract?

Answer 1

There is no where in the Constitution that says anything about "pursuit of happiness". I believe you are thinking of the Declaration of Independence ("We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.")

Answer 2

Your civics teacher should be fired. The "'pursuit of happiness" is an idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence and it does not appear anywhere in the U.S. Constitution. It is an ideal, not a specific right granted to the American people.

The Constitution says that we cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without do process of law. The pursuit of happiness of what we make of it.

Answer 3

Wow. . . bestill my beating heart. . . someone who actually realizes that "pursuit of happiness" refers to something other than a figurative footrace. As to the question, no, I do not believe so. I feel the Constitution references the right of seeking the employment you desire rather than actually guaranteeing contractual employment to each and every person.

Answer 4

That phrase is from the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson wrote that instead of just "hapiness", because no one could guarantee that. "Pursuit of happiness" means you can strive for it, but that doesn't mean you're gonna get it.