Favorite or Most Important Piece of the U.S. Constitution (3) by Steven Walker [Rancho HS] https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9 Make a post about your favorite part of the U.S. Constitution, or one that you think is particularly important. Why do you think that? I have made an example to help. en-us 2021-01-27 18:48:39 UTC 2021-02-05 18:10:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Article VI walkest https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1133261261 "...no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."

I think this is an important piece of the U.S. Constitution because it shows how the framers wanted to make sure the federal government was open to people from all religions, or none at all.

I also like it because it is kind of obscure, and while almost everyone knows about the 1st Amendment and its implications for religious freedom, far fewer people think about Article VI. That makes it more interesting to me.]]> 2021-01-27 18:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1133261261 10th Amendment dorianakhavan https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137486219 "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."

I think that this is a particularly important portion of the U.S. Constitution because it limits how much power is vested in the government at the federal level. It also allows for flexibility among different states regarding the states' respective infrastructure and legislation. To take more contemporary examples, roads in California are wildly different than those in, say, New York. In Oregon, controlled substances are fully decriminalized as opposed to practically all other states.]]> 2021-01-28 17:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137486219 5th amendment "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in te land or naval forces ..." https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137499031 in my opinion the 5th amendment is important because it gives you the right to protect yourself from not having to testify against yourself if you"ve accused of comitting a crime. The fith amendment gives you a relevant number of rights that can grand the jury forbids doblr jeopardy and it will proctect you against self-incrimination.
-maria landaverde]]> 2021-01-28 17:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137499031 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. https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137499218 The most important piece of the Constitution, because it gives the tools for the people to exercise the ultimate execution of American values. It allows the people to give substance to their vote, and ideals. Without a people with the ability to water the tree of liberty, the government can do as they please. Much like the government needs a means to enforcing their will, the people need a means to enforce their own. 


Johnathan Scheller]]> 2021-01-28 17:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137499218 Preamble https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137500222 The words "We the  People of The United States" signals that power belongs to the people of the US, not to congress or state governments. Because back then it did not mean that but meant to specific states at the time. It rejected the compact state idea of Articles of Confederation.  Now it means the people are sovereign, not the legislatures. The Preamble does not grant any power or authority to the government. It helped inspired many such as African American and women, who might have felt excluded and are now a part. 
--Erik S.]]> 2021-01-28 17:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137500222 Section 9 dasany183845 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137505192 "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it."

The Writ Habeas Corpus as described in the text is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee before the court to determine if detainment is lawful. 
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I believer this is one of the most important piece of the U.S. Constitution due to the fact that it mentions how to handle those who have been detained in cases where there is a rebellion occurring. The Writ of Habeas Corpus saves us from the burden of having criminals on the street. As well as allowing individuals to argue for their right to not be detained. While this section in particular, mentions Taxes the most and the forbidden act of taking out money from the treasury, i believe one of the most important pieces of this section. Due to the right to detain those who have commit wrong, and the inclusion to lift it only under the necessity of public safety. ]]> 2021-01-28 17:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137505192 1st Amendment "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." https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137505207 I think this is an important amendment because it protects our right to speak out against anything that you think is absurd. It is also the most important in my opinion because it helps maintain the government. Freedom of speech, press, assembly and the right to petition are something that should be recognized because in some countries you aren't aloud to speak up your mind and you aren't able to have total control of your thoughts.

Yoselin L.

]]> 2021-01-28 17:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137505207 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of 🤬. kennedywingate21 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137516358 I believe that the Nineteenth Amendment is the most important because it gave women the right to vote and have a voice in their country. This changed the United States forever. ]]> 2021-01-28 17:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137516358 Article V vaughna179043 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137521821 "The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution..."

This is my most favorite part of the Constitution because it grants Americans the ability to edit the constitution. It shows humility on the Founders part and it allows the Constitution to continuously evolve. 

By being able to edit the constitution, rules of the past could be edited to better suit the culture in the future. For example, when they added 13th Amendment which outlawed slavery, or when they ended alcohol prohibition (the 21st Amendment).



]]> 2021-01-28 17:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137521821 8th Amendment https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137522922 " Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
I think that the 8th amendment is important because it restrains the government's power to inflict punishments that are too harsh. For example, in  Weems vs. United States (1910), Paul Weems was charged with crimes he committed in the  Philippines. He was kept chained throughout his incarceration, sentenced 15yrs of harsh labor and heavily fined. It was because of this amendment, that his sentence was reversed.  
Michelle.A.J]]> 2021-01-28 17:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137522922 Section 8 luciano131709 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137524980 "The Congress shall have power [...] To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or any department or officer thereof."
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This has to be one of my favorite excerpts from the US Constitution because it allows for a lot of leeway (and thus discussion) as to what is considered "necessary and proper." It illustrates the ambiguous nature of the US Constitution and how the framers intended it to be so to allow the power of Congress to be ever changing, dynamic, and responsive to the evolving sentiment of what the public believes ought to be considered necessary and proper. Moreover, it amazes me how much bureaucratic power this since clause possess given that this part of the Constitution has given rise to the formation of countless institutions such as the Federal Reserve which (albeit critical to our modern economy) was not requisite of the Constitution. ]]> 2021-01-28 17:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137524980 Article I, section 3 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137537986 "No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years...and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen."

I believe that this provision speaks to the core of the American republic and the vision that the founding fathers had for this nation: that being the ability of a people to elect representatives who understand their concerns and are willing to present them in higher institutions of government. In addition, the statement bridges the  gap between people and the political leaders of their respective state, creating a relationship founded on trust and dependability.

-Woenam Amissah]]> 2021-01-28 17:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137537986 5th Amendment https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137566056 “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.“

This is my favorite amendment because it does protect a wide range of people. It protects people against unjust seizure of private property and they will never be put to trial for the same charge, so there can’t be a person constantly going to trial for the same thing. It may be frustrating for the people that actually did commit the crime but for those falsely accused this amendment protects them. People should always have rights and I believe this amendment hold a lot of power.

-Alena Eshe]]> 2021-01-28 17:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137566056 10th Amendment https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137568346 “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.” 

I think that this amendment is important because, despite the fact that it’s kind of vague pertaining to what certain powers, it reinforces the idea that there are powers that are reserved for the state governments and powers that are reserved for the federal government. I think many people tend to forget about this and end up believing that the federal government has control over things that state governments are supposed to have control over. For example, during this pandemic, how much a state was closed down or whether someone had to wear a mask or where someone had to wear a mask was left to the states for the most part. Many people said that the “government” hadn’t mandated it (referring to the federal government) so they didn't need to wear one, when it was that state governments were the ones setting most of the rules and regulations for their state. It's kind of like some people forgot that state gov have powers as well.
-Lidia Arenas Guerrero
]]> 2021-01-28 17:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137568346 15th Amendment quetzaly183795 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137596823 “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition servitude—”
I believe in the Fifteenth Amendment as it would guarantee protection against racial discrimination in voting. It did not only manage to make a drastic change for African-American men to acquire the right to vote, but it also guaranteed voting rights to all American males of all races. While this amendment provided protection to men of all races, it still developed into constructing a voice for women. Hence, this amendment is quite important for not only giving men of all races the right to vote, but allowing women to share their beliefs and voice through protests, allowing for the further development of the 19th amendment.
]]> 2021-01-28 17:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137596823 "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." alondra182778 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137598168 I think the 8th Amendment is important because without it in place, a lot of people would be killed/tortured unfairly if they might not have done that big of a crime.]]> 2021-01-28 17:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137598168 3rd Amendment https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137648820 “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.“

The third amendment is an extremely important amendment because one should always have the right to allow or deny consent to a soldier that wants to be quartered in an individuals home because that demonstrates the privacy that all individuals are allowed to acquire. Without this amendment, people could possibly start to fear living in their own home given that at any time a soldier can go in anyone’s house. Another reason as to why this amendment is important would be that it states even in times of war, soldiers are still prohibited to go in anyone’s home without the peoples  consent. This is important because it means that even in disastrous events (such as wars), one will still be guaranteed to their privacy and war and conflict will not intervene with that. Overall, this amendment simply is saying that the safety of civilians is put first before the safety of soldier’s, which signifies that soldier’s will continue to protect and respect civilians.

Name: Jasline Saldivar

]]> 2021-01-28 17:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137648820 “..But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President…” https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137669448 22nd Amendment prevents a president from having too much power and from serving more than two terms or more than ten years. I think this is important because it prevents our country from having a monarchy or dictatorship. It also lets a new president go through the office every eight-year. This amendment helps to limit the presidency because, without the prospect of reelection, I think the president would be more likely to do what he or she thinks is best by holding on to their own ideas rather than what is politically popular.

Ping]]> 2021-01-28 17:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137669448 Section 1 peniel130135 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137673739 "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once."

The twenty-second is my most favorite piece of the constitution because of how and when it came about. Many of the framers of the constitution wanted the president to be appointed by congress for a lifetime appointment. Although, this idea was quickly dropped as it will only make the american equivalent of a monarchy, similar to the tyrannical monarchy that america had been freed from. After George Washington served two terms, he declined a third likely in respect to the office and would set this two term trend for all presidents after until Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR would serve three terms and die before he could finish his fourth. His political foes would eventually ratify the 22nd amendment in 1951 to bring fairness to the amount of time a party may have control over the executive office.]]> 2021-01-28 17:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137673739 4th Amendment https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137679897 “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.”

I think this is an important part of the U.S. constitution because the ultimate goal of this provision is to protect people’s right to privacy and freedom from unreasonable intrusions from the government. However this does not guarantee protection from all searches, only ones from the government that are unreasonable under the law. 

This amendment balances two important key points, with one side being the intrusion of people’s privacy and the other being legitimate government interest such as public safety. If an officer observes criminal activity he may stop an individual to confirm or dispel his suspicions of criminal activity.
Angel Ortiz
]]> 2021-01-28 17:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137679897 "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." https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137763886 The fifth amendment is important because it protects our individual liberty from being abused by the government. By making it harder to convict the people of crimes it helps push back the chances of a tyrannical government that can arbitrarily convict us. The fifth amendment says the government cannot punish without legitimately proving the crimes one has been accused of. 

Karina Perez :-)]]> 2021-01-28 17:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137763886 "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137783706 I think this is important because it gives us a reminder that this country was built by people that migrated to the New World and it opens the opportunity for others to mover here and build a life with equal treatment.
Emily D.]]> 2021-01-28 18:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1137783706 "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation" alvasky379465 https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1159943428 I believe that the 19th amendment is to truly an example of equality amongst men and women despite the years to come after years of fight women are able to vote, have an opinion and is no longer trapped in a box that seemed to have been created by the generations before. Women no longer belong in the kitchen cooking for their husbands but marching and protesting for their right not only as Americans and as women this is important because it allows more people to vote and separates power so power among
 the people does not only depend on men]]> 2021-02-03 17:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/walkest/u2f9cfu8slnhvoo9/wish/1159943428