Amendment #1
The Freedoms
Intro
Straight From the Text
The Explanation
Freedom of Speech
Historical Use
Cartoon-In this political cartoon, someone is voicing there desire for freedom of speech. They also show many online sources where you can share your opinions and speak with freedom
Common-Day Application
Picture-Three men are supporting freedom of speech
My Opinion of Significance
Freedom of Religion
Historical Use
Cartoon-In this political cartoon, a priest named Religion is standing next to a soldier named war. War is saying that he wouldn't be anywhere without the priest, Religion. This exemplifies the constant fights over religion and how unnecessary they are.
Common-Day Application
Picture, in this picture there is wording saying freedom of religion means any religion. This emphasizes that many times. intentionally or accidentally, we don't give people the freedom of not being discriminated which they deserve.
My Opinion of Significance
Freedom of Press
Historical Use
Cartoon-In this political cartoon there is a man underwater who is with fish. These fish symbolize various forms of the press. The fish are attacking the man, a man who has been accused of a crime. This symbolizes they can do what they want.
Common-Day Application
Picture-This picture says stop terrorism against media. This basically is saying stop attacking media, or the press. The picture states that the press should have the freedom of doing what they want.
My Opinion of Significance
Freedom to Assemble
Historical Use
Cartoon- In this political cartoon, authorities are attacking people who have assembled. As we have learned, this is wrong and a violation of the first amendment.
Common-Day Application
Picture- In this picture, people have congregated and are showing their dislike for Obama. In many places, this would be a severe offense but in America we give people the privilege to assemble like this and voice their opinion.
My Opinion of Significance
Right to Petition
Historical Use
Catoon- In this political cartoon, it shows how many people petition against various actions. However, we have learned that they have a right to do so.
Common Day Application
Picture- In this picture, people are petitioning to stop pollution of our environment.
My Opinion of Significance
Amendment Number 4
Limiting Searches and Seizures
Intro
Straight from the Text
"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
Freedom to not be Searched or Seized without Probable Cause
Historical Use
Cartoon- In this political cartoon, the police are coming to arrest or search a guy. However, the picture explains that there are some limitations and requirements beforehand.