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The document discusses the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. It was written by James Madison and protects these fundamental rights and liberties. The summary provides an overview of each of the five freedoms covered by the First Amendment and notes that while citizens have these rights, organizations should thoughtfully represent themselves when exercising free speech.
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The Constitution is the framework for the governance of the United States. This is a Federal democratic republic - lawmaking by elected representatives, power and sovereignty divided between local and national institutions. The principle elements are a legislature composed of two houses, one directly elected by the people with high frequency, the other selected by the States with low frequency, a limited executive with all the figurehead jobs of a king but few of the actual powers of one, and an independent judiciary appointed for life on good behavior. Rights are explicitly and implicitly protected, but implicit government power is specifically denied. It is a union of States, the legislative structure designed on State lines, Presidential election based on State votes, powers not assigned to the union reserved to the States. The true sovereign is the People, because States are mandated to be republics too.
Our Constitution protects the rights of the individual. From the right to freedom of expression, to the right to bear arms, to the right to due process of law, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights place what is essentially a list of "Thou Shalt Not" placed on the federal government.
And if you look around you at a lot of controversial incidents, you'll see that a lot of people in the government intend to take that right away from us in order to gain power. Our founding fathers were geniuses to come up with this document, knowing full well that there would be power-hungry tyrants trying to do otherwise for the country.
The Constitution gives liberty, and not security. It lets you live freely, but leaves you to take responsibility for your own life. And it gives you the right to pursue happiness, and doesn't allow the government determines who gets to be happy and who doesn't. Those are some of the most common misconceptions about what America is supposed to stand for.
Public policy is an attempt by a government to address a public issue by instituting laws, regulations, decisions, or actions pertinent to the problem at hand. Numerous issues can be addressed by public policy including crime, education, foreign policy, health, and social welfare. While public policies are most common in the United States, several other countries, such as those in the United Kingdom, implement them as well. The process to create a new public policy typically follows three steps: agenda-setting, option-formulation, and implementation; the time-line for a new policy to be put in place can range from weeks to several years, depending on the situation. Public policies can also be made by leaders of religious and cultural institutions for the benefit of the congregation and participants, and the term can also refer to a type of academic study that covers topics such as sociology, economics, and policy analysis.
Citizens of the United States, it is clear, have a great many rights that give them freedoms all peoples hold dear: the freedom to think what they l ...
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The document summarizes key aspects of First Amendment rights, including freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly. It discusses landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped understandings of these rights. It also notes areas where rights can be reasonably limited, such as in cases of imminent lawless action, government interests, and within certain professional contexts like prisons.
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The Constitution is the framework for the governance of th.docx
The Constitution is the framework for the governance of th.docx
First amendment pwrpt
- 1. The First Amendment Created by: Brittani Hunter Eric Baiden-Quayson
- 2. What it Says: “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 One, Bill of Rights, United States Constitution
- 3. An aura of enlightenment lingered amongst the framers of the United States Constitution. They aimed to set the tone for a country founded on democracy and openness. Encouraging free expression amongst one another, the Bill of Rights was created to reveal the liberties that should be granted to citizens. This Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments, the first of which was written by fourth president and founding father, James Madison. Created over 200 years ago, this amendment has stood the test of time, undergoing only minor alterations. The History Behind the Amendment “The First Amendment is the cornerstone of free speech in our society: This is what distinguishes democratic nations from many others.” - Public Relations Professional, Fraser P. Seitel
- 4. The Five Freedoms SPEECH RELIGION PRESS ASSEMBLY PETITION
- 5. Freedom Of Speech This freedom grants us the right to speak freely and to express ourselves. Pointers: -Expect people to voice their opinion about your organization. -Expect positive and negative feedback. -You have the right to respond to feedback by refuting outside opinions. -Employees within your organization also have the right to voice their opinions if they are appropriate and professional.
- 6. Freedom Of Press This freedom includes our right to expression through press. Expression by way of the internet, social media and other published material also fall into this category. Pointers -People outside of your organization have the right to applaud/criticize your organization’s efforts. -All feedback is valuable. -Your organization may also respond back to feedback by improving efforts and/or by refuting feedback.
- 7. The Freedom of Assembly gives us the right to gather/assemble without fear of the government intruding and without harassment. This also ties in with freedom of petition. Often, people gather, or assemble, to petition. Pointers: -Accept that people/groups have the right to assemble in support of or in protest of your product and/or efforts -Consider what type of feedback the public is offering: -Is it positive? -Is it negative? -If your company organizes a petition, be mindful that you are representing your company. You should petition in a professional manner. Freedom Of Assembly
- 8. Under the Freedom of Religion, there are two clauses that the government must follow: Establishment and The Free Exercise Clause. According to the Establishment Clause, it permits the government from establishing an official religion or preferring one over another. Due to the Free Exercise Clause, the government cannot interfere with a person practicing his or her religion, but religious actions and rituals can be limited by civil and federal laws. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSQmqzU1cnk Freedom of Religion Pointers: -Be mindful that employees’ religious viewpoints may differ from yours. -Be respectful of others’ religions. -In the workplace, maintain a professional attitude. Do not insult other religions.
- 9. Freedom Of Petition United States Citizens have the right to petition Congress, state government/legislatures, and courts at any level. Example: United States and King George III Pointers: -Before deciding to petition for/against a cause, consider the possible repercussions. -In the instance of a petition, remember that you are representing your corporation. -Don’t do anything to create a negative image for your corporation.
- 11. You always want to make your organization look good.
- 12. Don’t make impulse decisions.
- 13. Represent your company well, in a professional manner.~ Just like you have these freedoms, so does every other U.S. citizen. Acknowledge and respect their freedoms as well.
- 14. Sources: -http://members.mobar.org/civics/FreetoAssemble.htm -http://www.illinoisfirstamendmentcenter.com/history.php -http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/ -http://civilliberty.about.com/od/firstamendment/f/first_amendment.htm Pictures: -http://www.morningconstitution.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/First-Amendment.jpg -http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Xn_O-mM2sFk/TPMGdv313EI/AAAAAAAAD00/LYzUeN0z-CU/s1600/wikileaks.jpg -http://images-mediawiki-sites.thefullwiki.org/11/3/4/0/77707154078366265.jpg -http://mysticmoonllc.com/catalog/images/freedom%20religion.jpg -http://kenniem.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/free-speech.jpg -http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2571369755_e49fc3ab30.jpg
Editor's Notes
- “The First Amendment is the cornerstone of free speech in our society: This is what distinguishes democratic nations from many others.” - Public Relations Professional, Fraser P. Seitel
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