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Q&A: Is freedom of religion a civil right in the united states? Is this covered under the constitution?

Question by hateevilstalkers: Is freedom of religion a civil right in the united states? Is this covered under the constitution?
Is it allowed by anyone – citizen or otherwise, to practice any religion in the U.S.A? What does the constitution say ? If we do see anyone’s objections, what action can one take ?

Best answer:

Answer by Glen B
First amendment protects freedom of religion. It’s granted to all citizens natural and unnatural. Objections can be voiced but no steps can prevent anyone from practicing any religion.

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Posted on February 12, 2012 by , 8 comments

USS Constitution sails into Boston Harbor

Some cool The Constitution images:

USS Constitution sails into Boston Harbor
The Constitution
Image by Official U.S. Navy Imagery
BOSTON HARBOR (June 3, 2011) USS Constitution sails into Boston Harbor during an underway Battle of Midway commemoration. The underway honored approximately 200 members of Gold Star Families who lost loved ones in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom and the Navy’s victory at Midway Island in World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released) 110603-N-SH953-005

USS Constitution mast
The Constitution
Image by slambo_42
Looking up one of the masts of the USS Constitution, I’m glad that I wasn’t one of the crew who had to go up there to adjust the sails.

Arr, matey! This image popped into explore finally on 2007’s Talk Like A Pirate Day!

USS Constitution – Gloucester
The Constitution
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_007749

Title: USS Constitution – Gloucester

Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)

Date created: 1931-07

Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.

Genre: Glass negatives

Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships; Public sculpture

Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.

Collection: Leslie Jones Collection

Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department

Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.

Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by , Reply

Nice The Constitution photos

Some cool The Constitution images:

A capstan on the USS Constitution
The Constitution
Image by JonnyL
The USS constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. Its called Old Ironsides cos those pesky English cannonballs bounced off the sides.

I believe that bits of wood are placed into those square slots and men push the capstan around – making a big winch.

USS Constitution anchored in York River, Yorktown, VA for reenactment of American victory over Lord Cornwallis one hundred and fifty years ago.
The Constitution
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_007663

Title: USS Constitution anchored in York River, Yorktown, VA for reenactment of American victory over Lord Cornwallis one hundred and fifty years ago.

Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)

Date created: 1931-10-18

Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.

Genre: Glass negatives

Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships

Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.

Collection: Leslie Jones Collection

Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department

Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.

Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. First time in 32 years has the capstan pulled the anchor up as it did years ago.
The Constitution
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_008023

Title: USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. First time in 32 years has the capstan pulled the anchor up as it did years ago.

Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)

Date created: 1931-05-12

Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.

Genre: Glass negatives

Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships; Sailors; Hoisting machinery; Anchors

Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.

Collection: Leslie Jones Collection

Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department

Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.

Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by , Reply

Q&A: How do the Amendments to the constitution apply to your civil liberties?

Question by HDIZZLE: How do the Amendments to the constitution apply to your civil liberties?
I need to write an essay on how the Amendments to the constitution apply to your civil liberties. I have to have 2 supreme court cases to support my answer. Does anybody have any ideas? Thank you so much! :]

Best answer:

Answer by Pat
1. find the defintion of civil liberties.
2. read the amendments
3. match ’em up.

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Posted on December 22, 2011 by , Reply

How are victim less crimes prosecuted without violating the constitution?

Question by Eric E: How are victim less crimes prosecuted without violating the constitution?
If you are charged with a victim less crime (driving without a license, possessing drugs) How do they prosecute you without violating the constitution?

You have the right to an impartial judge and impartial jury of your peers. So if it is the “STATE” VS YOU. (the state meaning the people of) and the judge is from the state and the jury is also. That would violate your rights protected by the constitution. The victim cannot be the judge and the jury and your attorney too. Waiting for some smart answers!

Best answer:

Answer by WRG
All criminal acts are the State v. The Defendant. The judge takes an oath when taking office that he will be impartial. The jury of your peers would be people from your state.

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Posted on December 21, 2011 by , 4 comments

What is the difference between a Constitution refit class starship and a Sovereign class starship?

Question by Mr. Garrison: What is the difference between a Constitution refit class starship and a Sovereign class starship?
What is the difference between the Constitution refit class starship from the Wrath of Khan, and the Sovereign class starship from First Contact. What is the difference between their weapons and shields? And whats the difference between their bridges? and how fast are they in Warp Speed? And how many hits can they take from a borg cube? and what would happen if both ships got into a battle?

Best answer:

Answer by peg leg 2- £
i think its in the name refit as in old ship up dated with new stuff,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_II:_The_Wrath_of_Khan
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Posted on December 20, 2011 by , Reply

What if the Constitution had to be rewritten today? How would it be different/similar to the original one?

The Constitution
by mbrand

Question by Lucy Diamond: What if the Constitution had to be rewritten today? How would it be different/similar to the original one?
What if there had been a provision in the original Constitution that the entire document had to be re-written this year? How do you think a Constitution drafted today would differ from the original one?

be creative?

Best answer:

Answer by Jon J
Go check out the Alaska and Hawaii Constitutions, those were made only a few decades ago.

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Posted on December 11, 2011 by , 5 comments

What are formal and informal ways to amend the Constitution?

Question by pandahb: What are formal and informal ways to amend the Constitution?
What are the formal methods for amending the Constitution? Whare are some informal ways that the meaning of the constitution can be changed? Give examples.

Best answer:

Answer by Andrew M
Formal method: ratification of a Constitutional Amendment by the Legislative Branch (2/3 majority in each house), then ratification by the states (3/4 of the states must ratify)

OR

2/3 of the states can call for a Constitutional Convention, and then 3/4 of the states can approve an amendment, which bypasses the Legislature. This has never been done.

Informal method: This isn’t really amending the Constitution, because only the formal way does that, but if the makeup of the Supreme Court changes, or the SC decides that differences in society must be accounted for, the laws can be interpreted differently and be deemed “constitutional” in different ways by different courts, which, some would argue, has the same effect as amending the document itself.

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Posted on November 29, 2011 by , Reply

What are the powers that the constitution is presumed to have delegated to national government because it was?

Question by Theapplerep: What are the powers that the constitution is presumed to have delegated to national government because it was?
What are the powers that the constitution is presumed to have delegated to national government because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world community.

Best answer:

Answer by Jim
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html

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Posted on November 27, 2011 by , Reply

Can Obama implement a more progressive constitution to replace the old one if Congress approves?

Question by brasileiro: Can Obama implement a more progressive constitution to replace the old one if Congress approves?
They made this change in Grenada to improve their system with the new progressive PRG constitution , so can it be done in the U.S. ?

Best answer:

Answer by abaddono1
To Propose Amendments

* Two-thirds of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment, or

* Two-thirds of the state legislatures ask Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments. (This method has never been used.)

To Ratify Amendments

* Three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it, or

* Ratifying conventions in three-fourths of the states approve it. This method has been used only once — to ratify the 21st Amendment — repealing Prohibition.

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Posted on November 25, 2011 by , 13 comments
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