Report, edit, etc...Posted by MindArchon on 2004-08-28 at 03:40:42
OK. I'm Canadian (see my awesome flag)?
I think we learnt something about America in school, but then again I probably wasnt paying attention (I never pay attention to anything). Would somebody please give me a laydown of America's history or something. I know about the revolution, and why they revolted.
But what the hell is this "Bill of Rights" I keep hearing about. Nobody will explain it to me. Who was this Benjamin Franklin (yes he discovered electricity), but wasnt he in something to do with government.
Also, how is the American government built up (I know how the Canadian one is, with the cabinet etc).
Sorry if this sounds.. a bit stupid
I think we learnt something about America in school, but then again I probably wasnt paying attention (I never pay attention to anything). Would somebody please give me a laydown of America's history or something. I know about the revolution, and why they revolted.
But what the hell is this "Bill of Rights" I keep hearing about. Nobody will explain it to me. Who was this Benjamin Franklin (yes he discovered electricity), but wasnt he in something to do with government.
Also, how is the American government built up (I know how the Canadian one is, with the cabinet etc).
Sorry if this sounds.. a bit stupid
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mune'R0x on 2004-08-28 at 05:42:09
[donwano]What the hell is your problem? Us Americans don't go around asking about other country's governments and such! You got some nerve on you, Mind...[/donwano]
I don't know much about American government cause I too didn't pay attention in class....
And do you like government THAT much?
http://www.ask.com/ Ask something like, "What is the Bill of Rights?" or "The branches of the government."
I thought my government was the most boring class I had last year. Somehow I passed it.
I don't know much about American government cause I too didn't pay attention in class....
And do you like government THAT much?
http://www.ask.com/ Ask something like, "What is the Bill of Rights?" or "The branches of the government."
I thought my government was the most boring class I had last year. Somehow I passed it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kow on 2004-08-28 at 06:27:14
hhah the bill of rights is a "bill" or statement of the suchj that shows the peoples rights, they are the amendments lik up to 7 or 9 of the declaration of independance. For example, u ever heard of pleading the fifth? its the fifth amendment stating that when i ncourt ou do not need to say anyting that will incriminate you. god only knows who ben franklin really is 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Shmeeps on 2004-08-28 at 15:07:23
Ok, The bill of rights is a deal of ten rights that cannot be taken away, last time I checked. The constitution is our government, as in it says what we do-ish, you know what I mean. We have 27 amendments (I believe) that do different things like, allow women to vote, freed slave, ect.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by .matrix//Merovingian on 2004-08-28 at 15:27:42
I'd be happy to help enlighten you, MindArchon.
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the American Constitution. It goes something like this:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
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.
Amendment V
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 offence 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.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Here's a breakdown of the Bill of Rights.
- The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, and peaceable assembly.
- The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
- The Third Amendment guarantees that civilians won't be required to shelter soldiers in their houses.
- The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure.
- The Fifth Amendment guarantees accused persons the right to a fair trial, among other things. It also prohibits double jeopardy, forcing the accused to testify against themselves, and confiscating the accused's property for public use without compensation.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees accused persons the right to a speedy trial.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees accused persons the right to trial by jury in civil cases where damages exceed $20.
- The Eighth Amendment prohibits unreasonable bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
- The Ninth Amendment affirms that citizens are entitled to other rights that aren't listed in the Constitution.
- The Tenth Amendment affirms that powers not given to the federal government by the Consitution belong to the states or the people.
That's the Bill of Rights for you, MindArchon. I don't have the time to do Ben Franklin or the structure of the American government. Sorry.
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the American Constitution. It goes something like this:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
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.
Amendment V
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 offence 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.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Here's a breakdown of the Bill of Rights.
- The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, and peaceable assembly.
- The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
- The Third Amendment guarantees that civilians won't be required to shelter soldiers in their houses.
- The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure.
- The Fifth Amendment guarantees accused persons the right to a fair trial, among other things. It also prohibits double jeopardy, forcing the accused to testify against themselves, and confiscating the accused's property for public use without compensation.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees accused persons the right to a speedy trial.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees accused persons the right to trial by jury in civil cases where damages exceed $20.
- The Eighth Amendment prohibits unreasonable bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
- The Ninth Amendment affirms that citizens are entitled to other rights that aren't listed in the Constitution.
- The Tenth Amendment affirms that powers not given to the federal government by the Consitution belong to the states or the people.
That's the Bill of Rights for you, MindArchon. I don't have the time to do Ben Franklin or the structure of the American government. Sorry.