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Where in the Constitution does it talk about the common good vs individual rights?
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∙ 14y ago
idk where it states it i the constitution but John Adams our countrys second president had talks with Ben Franklin, and also his wife on this subject. In the play and movie 1776 there is acouple major scenes where this subject arises. John Adams wife remided him to respect the common good but also take into account human individual rights.
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Have there been times when individual rights and the common good were in conflict?
yes
Are individual rights and liberties adequately protected by the US Constitution?
Of course not! No piece of paper can defend your way out of a paper bag, much less the individual liberties of a county's citizens. The protection afforded by the words of the US constitution is only as good as the will of a free people to take those words seriously and enforce them. "Tyranny is never more than one generation away."
How is law used to manage conflict and protect individual rights and serve the common good in American society?
Laws set guidelines and limit areas of uncertainty.
Which of the following was the main purpose of the US Constitution?
The Constitution was written to create a government that was ruled by and for the people. It was designed so that no one portion of the government would have autonomy and that each branch of the government made sure the others were keeping within appropriate limits.The Constitution was written to create a government that was ruled by and for the people.
What colonial documents influenced American government?
One was the Connecticut Constitution. I am not sure about the other. Good Luck :)
What is the most protected by the US Constitution common good or individual rights?
Individual rights are protected by the US Constitution.
Why did the federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree on whether the Constitution sufficiently protected individual rights and promote the common good?
What Rights of an individual vs overall society?
Individual rights are the inherent freedoms and liberties that each person possesses, such as freedom of speech, religion, and privacy. These rights are essential for protecting personal autonomy and dignity. On the other hand, societal rights are collective interests and values that promote the common good and well-being of the community, which may sometimes require limitations on individual rights to ensure public order and safety. Balancing individual rights with societal rights is a complex and ongoing process that involves weighing competing values and priorities to maintain a harmonious and just society.
Why did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree on whether the constitution sufficiently protected individual rights and promoted the common good?
How does the constitution limit government to protect individual rights while promoting the common good?
the constitution protects the right to fornication with animals as well as the chance to obtain many partners. Thus and therefore, the Constitution can be construed as a document which maintains the rights to perversity and freedom from the restraints of morality.
Have there been times when individual rights and the common good were in conflict?
yes
What might be the consequences to individual and society of too great an emphasis on the common good at the expense of individual rights?
There has to be both a consideration for the common good and individual rights. To have a government meet the needs of all citizens it must consider the common good of the society. To only address individual needs would mean that some citizens are left out of the political process.
Which did the founders think was more important the common good or individual rights?
The Founders thought that the common good was more important than the individual rights because for example: If there were a bunch of people in the movie theater, and one person randomly yelled, "FIRE!," that would be for the individual rights, not the common good. Because what if somebody who heard that person yell "FIRE" spilled their drink and tripped on an ice cube, that would definitely not be good for the common good. PEACE, LOVE, and HAPPINESS!!!!!
What responcibilities if any do citizens have for seeing that individual rights are protected and the common good is promoted?
One of the responsibilities of citizens for protecing rights and promiting the common good is to always call 911.
What conflicts arise in a society with both individual rights and the common good?
if you commit crimes and do not respect enforcement laws also when you are not respecting other people.
Have there been times when individual rights and the common good were conflict?
Yes, when you want something, but the whole family wants something else. For example, if you want pepperoni pizza, but the whole family ordered cheese pizza, then it's a problem. The family is the "common good" and you are the "individual rights".
What might be the consequences to individuals and Society of too Great and emphasis on the common good at the expense of individual right?
There has to be both a consideration for the common good and individual rights. To have a government meet the needs of all citizens it must consider the common good of the society. To only address individual needs would mean that some citizens are left out of the political process.
