Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Select the Right from the Bill of Rights that you think is most important. Explain why you think so.

   In my opinion, the Fifteenth Amendment is very important. This Amendment prohibits the government from denying a person's right to vote on the basis of race. This could give any person, no matter what color or race.
   In the past, many states did not follow the law and denied African Americans the right to vote by such means as literacy tests, poll taxes, and white primaries. At least now in modern times, people of what ever nationality could be given the right to vote. The Amendment could make all people equal.
   Even if it makes people equal, I believe that the Amendment could help make a more preferred and accurate decision. For example, if there are people running for president and only certain people have the ability to vote, then only opinions from a certain amount of people can be taken. But if everyone is allowed to vote, opinions from everyone can be taken and a more precise decision can be made.
  

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