Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Freedom, freedom, freedom! This amendment allows us to express ourselves in multiple ways, even if we wish to criticize our own government. But to some extent, our expression is not entirely protected in some instances. Although we wish to see an equal and justifiable treatment of freedom amongst all, forms freedom vary in significance based on one's social adversity.

Freedom of Religion: Religious Freedom by the Numbers by Brian J. Grim

Realistically, our world lacks freedom of religion and, unfortunately, social hostility coexists. This includes the Muslim community, their literature, buildings, and more, are restricted by the government. Even more severely, social hospitality destroys (burns) their religious symbols and sacred places. Half of our country lives in countries with high social hostility; we see greater social hospitalities in counties with higher government restrictions. Consequently, there are high volumes of imprisonment across the globe.

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Amendment XXVI

The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age. All citizens, of 18 years or older should not be prohibited to vote due to their age. This amendment gained approval in 1971. Additionally, the age limit to draft citizens to the military corresponds with this amendment.

Amendment XI

The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State. In response to Article III, Section II, the Chism vs Georgia case in 1793 brought attention to the state's sovereignty and whether the federal court would hear such cases. Ultimately, this amendment prohibits an individual from one state to sue another state.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. In other words, is the punishment permissible? This amendment ensures that one who is accused will not be charged with absurd punishments. Though 'excessive' or 'unusual' is not defined, the court will determine what is appropriate for the accuser. Or so they say. For the past decade, we as a nation has revisited the charges and punishments inflicted on different individuals for various accusations. One specifically, currently receiving attention on social media, is the intense charge for being found carrying small amounts of illegal substances.

The Supreme Law, EST. 1787

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