100 points american gov

the 9th amendment of the constitution states that americans do have freedoms other than those laid out in the bill of rights. among those are the right to privacy. historically, there has been a struggle between the right to privacy and the need to insure security. this was seen several years ago with the nsa wiretapping scandal. this drive to insure security has also conflicted with other american freedoms, such as speech, assembly, and even american beliefs against cruel and unusual punishment.

ben franklin is commonly cited as having stated. "any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." on the other hand, what good is it to have liberties, such as the right to vote, if one does not feel secure enough to enjoy them; as was the case with african americans during the jim crow south.

weigh in on this debate. which is more important security or freedom? keep in mind that there are numerous forms of security, such as physical security, economic security, political security, etc.

Congress shall make no law respecting an

establishment of religion, or prohibiting the

free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom

of speech, or of the press; or the right of the

people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the

government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the

security of a free state, the right of the people to

keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

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.Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their

persons, houses, papers, and effects, against

unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be

violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon

probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation,

and particularly describing the place to be

searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital,

or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a

presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except

in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in  the militia, when in actual Congress shall make no law respecting an

establishment of religion, or prohibiting the

free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom

of speech, or of the press; or the right of the

people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the

government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the

security of a free state, the right of the people to

keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

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.  

In suits at common law, where the value in  controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right  of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact  tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in  any court of the United States, than according to  the rules of the common law.  Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor  excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual  punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain  rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage  others retained by the people.  Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States  by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the  states, are reserved to the states respectively, or  to the people service in time of war  or public danger; nor shall any person be subject  for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy  of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any  criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor  be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without  due process of law; nor shall private property be  taken for public use, without just compensation.  Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall  enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an  impartial jury of the state and district where in  the crime shall have been committed, which  district shall have been previously ascertained  by law, and to be informed of the nature and  cause of the accusation; to be confronted with  the witnesses against him; to have compulsory  process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and  to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.  Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in  controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right  of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact  tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in  any court of the United States, than according to  the rules of the common law.  Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor  excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual  punishments inflicted.  Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain  rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States  by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the  states, are reserved to the states respectively, or  to the people

Explanation:

people can eat food during that time

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.