The Importance Of The Bill Of Rights In America
The bill of rights was necessary because it provided a guideline of what the federal government can and cannot do to protect the new country and its people without overstepping the boundaries. As is famously stated, "with power comes corruption." This shows that having a bill of rights would be able to prevent our government from becoming too corrupt. It makes sure that the citizens can preserve their rights and protects them from the corruption that is common amongst other, more corrupt governments. The first amendment is the most crucial amendment today. This amendment protects Americans' right of speech. Without it people would not be able to state their opinions without fear of persecution. It limits oppression that is present in many other governments today. Without this amendment many things that we find quite common, such as some music, would not be tolerated because of the harsh messages incorporated into the lyrics. Also, this amendment protects our right to practice whichever religion we choose. Today that seems like an obvious right, but at the time this was a new idea that was not very popular in some countries. Nevertheless, it was incorporated into our constitution, making it possible for Americans today to be able to practice whichever religion
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This amendment states that United States citizens are to be protected from cruel and unusual punishments. Punishments such as hanging, tar and feathering, and burning were common in the times of the colonies in early America. Today these are considered cruel and unusual punishment that no one should suffer. Although, in some instances, harsh punishments are well deserved and can be well justified. Having cruel and unusual punishments for abominable crimes should be considered because, it is a good form of prevention. People are less likely to commit such crimes if there are harsh repercussions that follow instead of a lifetime sentence in
This amendment states that United States citizens are to be protected from cruel and unusual punishments. Punishments such as hanging, tar and feathering, and burning were common in the times of the colonies in early America. Today these are considered cruel and unusual punishment that no one should suffer. Although, in some instances, harsh punishments are well deserved and can be well justified. Having cruel and unusual punishments for abominable crimes should be considered because, it is a good form of prevention. People are less likely to commit such crimes if there are harsh repercussions that follow instead of a lifetime sentence in