Source: Child Support Recovery Act Violates Tenth Amendment
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3898/is_200106/ai_n8957874/
Constitutional Connection: Amendment 10; Powers of the State and People
"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."
Explanation of Connection: This article is about how the court believes that the Child Support Recovery Act violates the Tenth Amendment. A Texas resident was indicted under the Child Support Recovery Act for failing to make support payment for his child, who resided in New York. The man argues that the CSRA violates the 10th Amendment because it exceeds congress's power to regulate interstate commerce.
This article demonstrates the 10th Amendment- Powers of the state and People of the United States Constitution. The tenth amendment gives people the right to have power, also that the government has the right to regulate only matters delegated to it by the constitution.
I believe that the man should not be indicted because he could not make payments for his child, not everyone has all that money. Also if the Supreme Court believes that the Child Support Recovery Act violates the tenth amendment why was it ever made?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
4th Amendment
Source: Steroid Tests Ignore the 4th Amendment
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/02/sports/baseball/02chass.html
Connection to Constitution: 4th Amendment-Search and Seizure
"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."
Explanation of Constitution: This article is about how the senator and representatives ignored the 4th amendment to punish Major League Baseball and other professional leagues for not imposing penalties on players for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.
This article demonstrates the 4th amendment Search and Seizure in the United States Constitution. The 4th Amendment gives people the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects. Their 4th Amendment should not be violated.
I only believe that people playing in sports should get tested for steroids. Many people who do steroids are hurting themselves and steroids can cause people to do some bad things to the people they love. So i think that atletes should get tested even if it is violation their 4th amendment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/02/sports/baseball/02chass.html
Connection to Constitution: 4th Amendment-Search and Seizure
"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."
Explanation of Constitution: This article is about how the senator and representatives ignored the 4th amendment to punish Major League Baseball and other professional leagues for not imposing penalties on players for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.
This article demonstrates the 4th amendment Search and Seizure in the United States Constitution. The 4th Amendment gives people the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects. Their 4th Amendment should not be violated.
I only believe that people playing in sports should get tested for steroids. Many people who do steroids are hurting themselves and steroids can cause people to do some bad things to the people they love. So i think that atletes should get tested even if it is violation their 4th amendment.
The Legislative Branch 2
Source: Obama Calls on Congress to work on Immigration reform
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/05/05/obama.immigration.reform/index.html
Constitutional Connection: Article I, Section 7
"all bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."
Explanation of Connection: This is article is about how Obama wants Congress to work on immigration reform. He wants to fix the nations immigration system. He also criticized Arizona Immigration law as the wrong approach.
This article demonstrates Article 1, Section 7 of the United States Constitution. The Congress has many rights. The Congress is the Branch that makes the bills. A bill is originated in the House and then go to the senate, but before it becomes a law it has to be shown to the President.
I think that Obama should have congress work on immigration reform because illegal immigration got out of hand. We have a lot of illegal immigrants, but I think that immigrants should come to the United States because they come here for better opportunities and we get oil from them.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/05/05/obama.immigration.reform/index.html
Constitutional Connection: Article I, Section 7
"all bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."
Explanation of Connection: This is article is about how Obama wants Congress to work on immigration reform. He wants to fix the nations immigration system. He also criticized Arizona Immigration law as the wrong approach.
This article demonstrates Article 1, Section 7 of the United States Constitution. The Congress has many rights. The Congress is the Branch that makes the bills. A bill is originated in the House and then go to the senate, but before it becomes a law it has to be shown to the President.
I think that Obama should have congress work on immigration reform because illegal immigration got out of hand. We have a lot of illegal immigrants, but I think that immigrants should come to the United States because they come here for better opportunities and we get oil from them.
The Sixth Amendment
Source: Are Rod Blagojevich's Sixth Amendment Constitutional rights being violated?
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Is-Rod-Blagojevich-s-sixth-by-Mary-MacElveen-090101-36.html
Constitutional Connection: 6th Amendment- Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation to Witnesses
"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."
Explanation of Connection: This article is about how Rod Blagojevich is still a person with rights and people ask the question was his rights violated when he was charged with multiple crimes.
This article demonstrates the 6th Amendment-Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation to Witnesses of the United States Constitution. The Sixth Amendment sets rights related to criminal prosecutions. Also with the sixth Amendment it gives defendants in criminal cases the right to a speedy trial.
In my opinion i believe that Rod Blagojevich is a good man, but did not make good choices. Yes Rod Blagojevich has rights and no one should violate his rights.
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Is-Rod-Blagojevich-s-sixth-by-Mary-MacElveen-090101-36.html
Constitutional Connection: 6th Amendment- Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation to Witnesses
"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."
Explanation of Connection: This article is about how Rod Blagojevich is still a person with rights and people ask the question was his rights violated when he was charged with multiple crimes.
This article demonstrates the 6th Amendment-Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation to Witnesses of the United States Constitution. The Sixth Amendment sets rights related to criminal prosecutions. Also with the sixth Amendment it gives defendants in criminal cases the right to a speedy trial.
In my opinion i believe that Rod Blagojevich is a good man, but did not make good choices. Yes Rod Blagojevich has rights and no one should violate his rights.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Freedom of Assembly
Constitutional Connection: Amendment 1- Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
"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."
Explanation of Connection: This picture demonstrates Amendment 1 Freedom of Assembly of the United States Constitution. In this picture it shows how most people support immigration and really do not care of what the government or other people say. Also, it shows some immigrants protesting, supporting immigration.
When the first amendment was ratified, it gave many people a chance to protest about their interests and what is important in the world. Some Laws gives a person a reason to protest because it is isn't fair to other people.
Me personally really do not care about immigration. I do not see why people from Mexico and other countries need documents just to be in the United States. Immigrants come to the United States for a better opportunity because there are many jobs that they can get. It is so much easier for someone in the United States to travel to Mexico, we are always welcomed there, but here the immigrants are not.
The Judicial Branch 2
Source: Supreme Court strikes down law banning dogfight videos
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/20/dog.fight.videos/index.html
Constitutional Connection: Article III, Section 1- Judicial Powers
"The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office."
Explanation of Connection: This article is about how the supreme court strikes down the law to ban all dog fighting videos posted online by people. The Supreme Court believes it is violating the first amendment; freedom of speech.
This article demonstrates Article III, Section 1- Judicial Powers of the United States. The Supreme Court has a lot of power and they decide what to do with it.When it comes to laws they try to make things better, but they do not want to go against the constitution.
I believe that dog fighting should not be allowed because many animals suffer from wounds they get. They need to have a new bill where videotapes of dog fighting is illegal. The supreme court need to wake up because dogs are dying and getting injured from this.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/20/dog.fight.videos/index.html
Constitutional Connection: Article III, Section 1- Judicial Powers
"The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office."
Explanation of Connection: This article is about how the supreme court strikes down the law to ban all dog fighting videos posted online by people. The Supreme Court believes it is violating the first amendment; freedom of speech.
This article demonstrates Article III, Section 1- Judicial Powers of the United States. The Supreme Court has a lot of power and they decide what to do with it.When it comes to laws they try to make things better, but they do not want to go against the constitution.
I believe that dog fighting should not be allowed because many animals suffer from wounds they get. They need to have a new bill where videotapes of dog fighting is illegal. The supreme court need to wake up because dogs are dying and getting injured from this.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
First Amendment- Freedom of Press
Constitutional Connection- Amendment 1; Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
"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."
Explanation of Connection- This political cartoon is about how a man is giving the editor a paper talking about his passion with his wife, he is writing things that might excite people and sell papers because gossip makes money.
This cartoon demonstrates Amendment 1 Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression of the United States Constitution. The first amendment gave people the right to do many things. One of the rights is freedom of press which gives people the right to be in their vehicle and get media by recording people.
I really think that there should not be a freedom of press because the paparazzi is invading people privacy. Some people who are gossipers say mean, horrible, and sometimes untrue things about celebrities. People need to know when to give celebrities privacy.
