Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Bill of Rights

In 1791, the United States of America adopted a Bill of Rights protecting individual rights that no government should be able to take away.  Of all the rights protected in this document, which is the most important to you?  Please explain in proper English and punctuation which of the first ten amendments to the Constitution you consider to be the most important and why. 

65 comments:

Anzyhea(Jaya) said...
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Anzyhea(Jaya) said...

the most importanat document to me is number 4 because other people has to respect one an other thing's or they can not be trusted

Frederick J said...

The most important amendment to me is #4 because people need to respect one another with their belongings and households.

Iris W. said...

The Most Important one to me is #4 because i think that people should have trust and respect over each others things Or property!

Quintia McClain said...

I believe the first amendment is the most important because if we couldn't freely speak and express our religion this would not be the country of the land of the free.

Savanna said...

I beleive the most important amendment to me is the fourth one because,if we didnt have this rule people would be able to touch other people's property and that wouldn't be fair to others.

Jarrett S. Lewis said...

I believe the second amendment is and always will be the most important amendment, unless they make a new amendment. It gives us the right to legally defend ourselves,and if neccasary our homeland.

jasminprocks said...

I think that checks&balances is 5the most inmportant one because i beleive that every thing shud be equal.

-Marquise B-T said...

The most important one is freedom of speech.I think freedom of speech is important because I think everybody should have freedom of speech..+

dasceonia r. said...

The fifth amendment is the most important to me because everything should be equal. If i wasnt equal tthings would not be fair and it would cause more problems.

martin.c said...

I Believe that the amendment were you can bear arms is the most important to me because i have to protect myself

tyneasha said...

I beleive that the principle freedom of speech is most important becuase,i beleive that everyone should have a say in what they beleive or what the want,there shouldnt be just one person telling everyone what to do.

shawntaisha c. said...

i think the principle of religion is most important because no one should be able to get miss treated because of what they are.

Jawaan Fordham said...

I believe that freedom of press is the most important amendment. If people could not publish things they wanted about certain subjects then people in the world would not know about the world and current events.

ashley marie said...

I think the most important amendment is freedom of speech. The reason i think is because us, as citizens of America and anyone around here should be able to say what they want or what is on their minds.

kendra E said...

I think the most important amendment is number 4 because everybody should have the right to an opinion or free speech on what they want in America also because no one has the right to tell person their say so is not allowed.

Rasheed said...

I think the one thats most important is freedom of speech. I think this because the people should be able to say as they feel , if its a opionin or a statement.

Aaron.d said...

I think the most important one is freedom of speech because everyone should be able to express theirself.

queze b said...

I think the most important admendment is the 4th one because everyone has a right to do something or the right to talk in life.

destinee ortiz said...

I think that the sixth amendment is the most important Bill of Rights. Mostly because, there is a lot of crime in the world.The punishment is important if we didn't have the sixth amendment then some one found guilty of a little crime would face a more heavy punishment then a bigger crime. then again making it not FAIR.

Mc.LUV3R said...
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alexusw said...

I think the eighth amendment is the most important because it doesnt matter what crime people commit,they should'nt be put to death.

Mc.LUV3R said...

I think the most important one is #4.Because somebody touch my stuff I'm taking your HEAD CLEAN OFF.



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Elsie De Leon said...

the most import5an amendment to me is the right to practice religion. i feel that is an extremely important right to have.Amerca started on the want of freedom of religion. taking away someone's right to practice thier beliefs is like taking away who they are. who are you to judge, stop, or descriminate against someone's religion. you can not tell someone they can't believe or live a certain way because you say so. what they belive in may differ from you but it's as important to them as your religion is important to you.

esrayel flowers said...

i think the first amendment is more important because i personally think that people have the right to speak their minds. people should say what they want if its really bothering them.

Deondre P. said...

I think that most important right is the right to bear arms. I think that because you have to be able to protect your self if you get attacked by a dog. also if someone break into your house you can have protection.

victor P-O said...

I think the 1st amendment is the most important because people should have a right to believe in what they want to believe in without being criticized by any one.

Tiffany B said...

I think the first amendment is kind of important because people should be able to believe in who/what ever they want!

benden gibson said...

the one that means a lot to me is the 1st one because people need to have a say in the things we or the government do the the big thing i look at in the government

Jusdenek. said...

Jusdene K. said the most important is the Fourth Amendment because we the people should have the right to be safe in our own homes and having our personal items safe and sound.

Symphony Wright said...

I Think The Most Important One To Me Is Freedom of Speech , because People Should Be Able To Say What They Want without Being Judged.

Jazmone Houston said...

*i think all of the Amendments are important but i belive the first amendment is most important because every one should be able to state there opinion an how they feel without being told they cant.Freedom of speech is important because it gives people in America a voice to state how hey feel.

lawrencewilliams` said...

what admendment i care for the most is admendment 1. i care for admendment 1 the most because i love having freedom and having free time without some one telling me to do somthing everytim i also think that admendment 1 the best because i like sticking up for my self without getting in trouble thats why admendment 1 the best.

Marcus Williams said...

I think the first amendment is most important because freedom of speech is important to everyone

jamal harris the 1st said...

the most import5an amendment to me is the right to practice religion. i feel that is an extremely important right to have.Amerca started on the want of freedom of religion. taking away someone's right to practice thier beliefs is like taking away who they are. who are you to judge, stop, or descriminate against someone's religion. you can not tell someone they can't believe or live a certain way because you say so. what they belive in may differ from you but it's as important to them as your religion is important to you.

lawrencewilliams said...

the admendment i think is the best is #1.I care for admendment 1 the most because I love having freedom and having free time without some one telling me to do somthing everytime. I also think that admendment 1 is the best because I like sticking up for my self without getting in trouble. thats why admendment 1 is the best.

safee l said...

i think the bill of rights is important because it protects individuals rights

Dwayvon said...

I think the bill of rights is important cuh it be da protecter uda people yeahhhh boii all day ehday that be da contitution ya hurd me

ahshea shastarr said...

the most important one to me is the second one because everyone has the ritgh to defend them self . if you dont defend your self you would be easily sent to jail , or hurt, or lose your job ,. like theres alot of things that can happen if you dnt have the rite to defend your self

Mia G. said...

The most important one to me is number 6, Because we need speedy trials so all the criminals can go to jail faster so we can have a safer enviorment. Also so that we can all be civil and live in a better community without any criminals.

Brittany Rouse said...

I believe the most important amendment is number one. I chosed this one because people should be able to say what they feel and not get abused or mistreated beacuse of their opionions. !

Shakia P. said...

I think freedom of speech is the most important because, people should be able to express there selves ans say as pleased without being told otherwise. The should have the right to be heard !

Justin T. said...

the fourth amendment is the most important to me. i like the idea of having a little privacy and that anybody just cant search my stuff without a very good reason and a judge approved warrant.

Rickey B. said...

The Bill of Rights have many articles, but only one that is important to me is the right to bear arms. Then,if some one wants to break into your house, you can protect yourself. All i need is a permit for my weapon, and no one can take it from me.(But I have to be older than 18!)

malik l said...

i beleave that the right to bear arms is the best one because self defnce and defence for yojur famly is good

Carey J. said...

The most important law to me is the freedom of speech because every has the right to say whats on there heart. It helps a person stay relieved of stress. This is why i feel this is the most important law that helps support our people.

wil-quan.p said...

The most important amendment to me is number 1 because everybody should have freedom of speech and believe in any religion they want.People are attended to their own opinion.

jeffery billins said...

The most important amendment to me is "the right to bear arms " which is the 2nd amendment.Thats the most important to me because I feel that everybody should be able to have a gun!

ramfys delgado said...

I consider the first amendment to be the most important amendment because the first amendment which states mainly the freedom of speech, petition, or of the press, and also the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances,the fist amendment mainly gives the people the power. The first amendment reminds me of one of the principals of the constitution, popular sovereignty where the people hold the power

Tim King (likes pie) said...

I think the best right is the right to bear arms. I think this is a good right because people need to protect themselves.

alexis vastag said...

The most important amendment is freedom of speech.I think freedom of speech is important because people should have the right to say what they want.

wydell kirkland said...

I think the most important amendment in the bill of rights is the right of freedom of religion because anyone should be in any religion they want

jakima said...

The most important right in the Bill Of Rights is Freedom of Speach , because its important that people express how they feel about something. If they dont speak then No one will know how they feel.

Tavonce Eure said...

The most important amendment in the bill of right is the right to have freedom of speech because should not anyone be able to tell you what you can and can not say.

devonaire king said...

*i think all of the Amendments are important but i beleive the first amendment is most important because every one should be able to state there opinion an how they feel without being told they cant.

Tim Gary said...

the most important one to me is the second one because everyone has the ritgh to defend them self. if you dont defend your self you would be sent to jail or hurt . theres alot of things that can happen if you dnt have the right to defend your self

Imani H said...

The Most Important Amendement To Me Is 4 Becouse If We Did Not Have This Rule People Would Be Able To Come In Are House And Get What Ever You Worked Hard For And Take You Thingings In School And Wont Get In Trouble !!!!!!!

ashley l said...

i think the first amendment is the most important because it allows us to have freedom of speech and allows us to be free

ashley l said...

i think the first amendment is the most important because it allows us to have freedom of speech and allows us to be free

xhristinawright said...

i think freedom of speech is the most importing because people have the right to say what ever they want no mater how they are getting treated .

Ray-quane said...

i think the most importanat document to me is the 4th one because other people has to respect one other peoples thing's.

jasmine P. J. said...

even though i dont know what it is i think the amendment that states there is no cruel and unusual punishment. I think that is important because if a 5 year old was to hit a person you shouldn't just slap them back because they don't know any better. but if a 16 year old was to do the same thing then a fight would most likely start. that is an example of how you shoud fit the punishement to the crime and not the person because it would b injustice.

Juan R said...

The first amendment is the most important to me, because every one deserves the right to be able to speak and say what they want.

ce said...

the Capital Punishment should stay for peopl who takes lifes of others

Davismvmz said...

I believe the most important amendment is number one. I chosed this one because people should be able to say what they feel and not get abused or mistreated beacuse of their opionions. !