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 XXVII

No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. Madison's Amendment... 1789 - 1992 The last amendment clarifies that the congressional salaries cannot be altered until after the House of Representative election.

Amendment XIII

Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. The abolishment of slavery. This amendment was passed by the Senate and H.O.R in 1864 and 1865. However, although slavery was prohibited by 1865, its consequences exist today. Here is a trailer of a documentary highlighting this:

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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