•  Review the 17 amendments that have been added to the constitution

•  Create a list of the top ten amendments you feel are most important today
•  Part A: For each amendment offer a one sentence explanation why you feel it is important.

Part B:  Why did you choose your number one?  Explain in 4-6 sentences

 

American History

Top Ten Important Amendments

1. The amendment on freedom of speech, press among others.
2. The amendment on prohibition of quartering of soldiers in private homes.
3. The amendment on the right to keep and bear property.
4. The amendment on the right to seizure and search.
5. The amendment on the right to speedy trial.
6. The amendment on rights of a prosecuted individual.
7. The amendment on rights against excessive bail and cruel punishment before trial.
8.  The amendment on right to trial by a jury.
9. The amendment on state rights under the constitution.
10. The amendment of un-enumerated residual rights of the people.

Part A

The different amendments are necessary and serve various purposes as stipulated in the American constitution

The amendment on freedom of speech, press among others.

The amendment on freedoms was the first amendment to the American constitution (Douma 2017). This amendment is necessary today as there is freedom of expression being enjoyed in everyday life.

The amendment on the right to keep and bear property.

This was second amendment (1791) which entails the right to keep and bear property. The amendment is necessary today as people can protect themselves against any threat and trespass.

The amendment on prohibition of quartering of soldiers in private homes involuntarily.

This was the third amendment (1791) .The amendment is essential  today as it protects property and individuals associated with having a military presence.

The amendment on the right to seizure and search.

            This is the fourth amendment (1791). It is crucial as it helps in protecting those being searched and also law enforcers' responsibilities.

The amendment on rights of a prosecuted individual.

This was the Fifth Amendment (1791). This amendment guarantees the rights of those prosecuted.

The amendment on the right to speedy trial.

This is the sixth amendment (1791). Today, this amendment ensures there is a speedy trial and not just detaining the accused

The amendment on right to trial by a jury.

This is the seventh amendment (1791).  It is essential as it will help in ensuring equitable justice is delivered.

The amendment on rights against excessive bail and cruel punishment before trial.

This is the eighth amendment (1791). In the modern America, this protects the rights of the accused against mistreatment and extortion.

The amendment of un-enumerated residual rights of the people.

This is the ninth amendment (1791). It covers the un-enumerated residual rights of the people.

The amendment on state rights under the constitution.

This is the tenth amendment (1791). It is imperative as it protects the rights of the states.

Part B

The most significant amendment is the first amendment. It is essential because it has provisions for other freedoms. Like freedom of speech, the freedoms Americans enjoy today would not have been possible without this amendment (Soifer, 2021). It is fundamental and has provided the way for the enjoyment of other rights in the constitution.