Tag: BillofRights

Securing Liberty: How the Bill of Rights Became America’s Shield Against Power

In the fragile years following the American Revolution, the United States stood at a crossroads, unsure whether the hard-won promise of liberty could survive the transition from rebellion to governance. Independence had been secured, but freedom itself still felt uncertain. Many Americans feared that the very government created to protect them might one day resemble …

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Unraveling the Dance Between Rights and Civil Liberties: A Fascinating Exploration

The distinction between a right and a civil liberty is both fascinating and crucial. Let’s dive into it! Imagine a right as a deep-rooted entitlement that every individual inherently possesses, regardless of any external factors. It’s like a sacred moral or legal claim that should never be taken away without a valid reason. These rights …

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The United States National Archives

Went to the United States National Archives to see the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.  I wanted to take a photo of the Constitution, however when I got there they had signs up stating no photography.  After inquiring why they informed me it is because the light affects the actual …

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