Amendment III

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Soldiers are not allowed to invade homes for any reason to accommodate themselves. Of course, we this is not a grand issue today, but the law ensures we maintain this amendment to prevent the past habits of soldiers taking advantage of households.

This video explains why this amendment is one of the least most talked about due to it's circumstantial happening. We should certainly keep this law to avoid prospective issues yet to come, especially if the U.S goes to war.

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U.S Constitution: The Preamble

WE THE PEOPLE of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. America The Preamble of the Constitution is perceived to carry significant weight in the nation’s development and current political state. How we each interpret these few sentences varies often by if, and how, one was taught about American and political history, whether in school, at home, or elsewhere. How we each establish our opinion of the Preamble and the Constitution as a whole is influenced by self and group identification throughout history and in today’s world. Although I cannot personally identify with the concept of We the People, I understand why many consider these few words so substantial. Watch this elementary class: ...

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.

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:

The Supreme Law, EST. 1787

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