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Does the constitution protect citizens or all people living in the US?
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∙ 16y ago
Excellent but difficult question. The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, and there is a lot unsaid in the Constitution. It was not possible, nor was it the plan, for the Constitution to cover any possible issue that might arise.
Article IV Section 2 says: The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felony, or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall on demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed in the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime.
The 14th Amendment Paragraph 1 says: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
The Article IV material has to do with each state giving credit to the public acts of every other state. It makes specific reference to Citizens. The reference to non-citizens (A Person charged...) relates not to Privileges and Immunities, but to the States' rights to demand the return of anyone charged with a crime.
The 14th Amendment defines citizenship. Again, the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, it is not open to private interpretation. But it does appear that while any person in the US should enjoy basic rights that any person anywhere should have (Declaration), certain Privileges and Immunities seem to be reserved for citizens. This seems reasonable; the United States is a Sovereign State, and has the right and power (given by the People) to establish laws and enforce the rule of law. Privileges and Immunities of citizenship are not (and should not be) simply extended to anyone who crosses our borders. No nation on earth does that.
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Who were the first citizens in America?
All the people living in the Colonies became citizens at the same time, when the Constitution was ratified and the United States came into being.
Hamilton vs Jefferson?
Hamilton lead the federalist (people for the constitution) while Jefferson lead the anti-federalist (people against the constitution or believed that the constitution did not fully protect the rights of the citizens). It was a battle of federalist vs anti-federalist.
Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution prior to the radification?
Some states or people (like Virginia's Patrick Henry) thought that the Constitution did not adequately protect individual citizens' rights. Therefore, a Bill of Rights was added so more states would ratify the Constitution, and the American people were afforded more protection than with the Constitution alone. The Bill of Rights added a significant number of rights and privileges not given to citizens under the Constitution alone.
Where in the constitution does we the people appear?
American citizens.
Why did Gouverneur Morris change the wording in the preamble to the constitution?
because civics was to stupid to answer this
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Who were the first citizens in America?
All the people living in the Colonies became citizens at the same time, when the Constitution was ratified and the United States came into being.
Hamilton vs Jefferson?
Hamilton lead the federalist (people for the constitution) while Jefferson lead the anti-federalist (people against the constitution or believed that the constitution did not fully protect the rights of the citizens). It was a battle of federalist vs anti-federalist.
What does we the people refers to in the constitution?
American citizens.
What do the opening words of the Constitution 'We the people' express?
That the Constitution is a compact among its citizens, and that it derives its authority from their agreement.
For who was the constitution written?
The US Constitution was written for the people of the US. It is written for the people by the people
Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution prior to the radification?
Some states or people (like Virginia's Patrick Henry) thought that the Constitution did not adequately protect individual citizens' rights. Therefore, a Bill of Rights was added so more states would ratify the Constitution, and the American people were afforded more protection than with the Constitution alone. The Bill of Rights added a significant number of rights and privileges not given to citizens under the Constitution alone.
How does living in a community help the citizens?
Because the people that live there helps the citizens
Was every person living in the US in that collective we in the constitution?
"We the People" refers to all citizens of the United States. However, in 1789 slaves were not included in this statement.
Where in the constitution does we the people appear?
American citizens.
Are people's right limited to those listed in the constitution?
h The rights as enshrined in U.S. constitution for its citizens are suffice to cover all aspects of basic human,civil and judicial ones. You are to perform your duties as elaborated in the constitution as well vis a vis be conscious enough to protect your legitimate rights.
Why did the delegates add a Bill of Rights to the constitution?
The constitution set up the powers of the government but did nothing to address the rights of the people, which is a big part of the the revolution and the years following it were about.
