can you tell me what the first ten amendments are called
2007-01-18 13:19:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This called the bill of rights but they may soften that name to advisory. Because of recent changes in the way it is interpreted the word Rights may be too strong.
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IV Amendment
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.
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You can see this is pretty clear. If we treat this as a right we could not search peoples mail and listen to phone conversations. The conflicts are obvious.
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V Amendment
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 offense 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.
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The 5 amendment is totally messed up. We have to keep suspected terrorists in prison without any limit. Not convicted terrorists. Also, SUSETTE KELO, et al.,v. CITY OF NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT. The court decided that if someone can make more money with your property than you can, they have a right to take it from you and use the government to make it legal.
Your teacher may expect it as the Bill of Rights, you can't go wrong on a test using the Bill of Rights.
Good luck.
2007-01-18 13:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they were a package that was the result of negotiations between the big states and the small states and between the Northern and Southern states. Some of the states wanted the rights written into the Constitution (along with other stuff) while others didn't want the other stuff and were cautious about putting the very specific stuff in a document they saw as an administrative outline (congress, executive, judicial) and power allocation (rights not taken by the federal remain with the states). So those rights that applied to people were packaged up and a promise was made to present them to the states for approval. The methods of approving the Constitution (signed by the representatives) and the Amendments (Congress plus the state legislatures) were different.
2016-05-24 05:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bill of Rights
2007-01-18 13:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by All hat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bill of Rights
2007-01-18 13:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called the Bill of Rights
2007-01-18 13:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bill of Rights
2007-01-18 13:23:13 · answer #6 · answered by Marsha T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bill of Rights
2007-01-18 13:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by lilrindie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are called the Bill of Rights. Thomas Jefferson wanted them in the Constitution originally, The Constitution was approved in 1787 and the Bill of Rights were added in 1789.
2007-01-18 13:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by David M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you're looking for the Bill of Rights.
2007-01-18 13:22:31 · answer #9 · answered by Shaun 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bill of rights.
2007-01-18 13:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋