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The original Constitution actually guaranteed little personal liberty. However, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution passed at the same time as the Constitution brought those liberties into focus and codified them.

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What are guarantees of personal freedoms against possible threats from the government called?

Civil Liberties.


How did the founding fathers contributions effect my family?

They set up a Constitution guaranteeing you personal freedoms and protection under the law.


Why did citizens insist on adding 10 amendments after the constitution was approved?

Citizens insisted on adding 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, after the Constitution was approved primarily to protect individual liberties and limit government power. Many feared that the new federal government could become too powerful and infringe upon personal freedoms. The absence of explicit protections for rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press raised concerns among the Anti-Federalists, who advocated for these amendments to ensure that citizens' rights were safeguarded. Ultimately, the Bill of Rights was seen as essential to gaining broader support for the Constitution.


What subject do most amendments deal with?

Most of the amendments describe the rights of American citizens. The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.


What part of constitution outline the personal rights and freedoms of Americans?

In the Constitution, it is the "Bill of Rights" (another way of referring to the first ten amendments) which gives a list of the rights that Americans are guaranteed. These include freedom of speech, freedom of the press ("press" is an old word for journalism or media), freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.

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What document guarantees many of your personal freedoms?

The Constitution.


Where are the personal liberties and freedoms of U.S. citizens recorded?

In the first ten Amendments to the Constitution.


What is the degree for personal freedoms for citizens in Kenya?

Kenyan citizens have certain personal freedoms enshrined in their constitution, such as the freedom of expression, assembly, and movement. However, there are some limitations on these freedoms, particularly related to national security concerns and public order. Enforcement and protection of personal freedoms can vary in practice.


What personal freedoms do the citizens have in Bilize?

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What are guarantees of personal freedoms against possible threats from the government called?

Civil Liberties.


What is true about civil responsibilities A citizens have rights but no responsibilities B citizens have freedoms but no responsibilities C responsibility to the group limits personal freedoms?

personal freedom is limited by responsibility to the group


What did the USSR constitution say about personal freedoms?

The USSR Constitution, particularly the 1936 version, outlined various personal freedoms, including the rights to free speech, press, assembly, and religious freedom. However, these rights were often nominal and heavily restricted in practice, as the state prioritized collective interests over individual liberties. The government maintained tight control over political expression and dissent, undermining the constitutional guarantees. Thus, while the constitution articulated certain freedoms, the reality was that personal liberties were significantly curtailed under Soviet rule.


How are the constitution's guarantees of personal freedom and the principle limited government connected?

Government in the United States is limited and the Constitution's guarantees of personal freedom is a chief example. Each guarantee is either outright prohibition or a restriction on the power of government to do something.


What is the Constitution's Bill of Rights most concerned with?

the personal liberties of American citizens


What was Mikhail Gorbachevs role in ending the cold war?

He offered citizens more personal freedoms, resulting in widespread protests that weakened communist countries.


What the constitution says?

The Constitution gives personal freedoms, such as the right to bear arms, free speech, and religious freedoms. It also lays down the rules and regulations on how the government must be ran.


The rewritten Japanese Constitution guaranteed what?

guaranteeing voting rights for women; personal freedoms;