2. How have these evolved over time? For instance, what rights do we have now that was non-existent previously?
Since the constitution and constitutional amendments were put into place when the U.S. was founded, citizens have had all the right they have now.However, many of the rights we practice under may not have been existent in the past. This is because of constitutional interpretation. As the country grows and diversifies, many aspects of its constitution are challenged and broadened in court. Citizens today view freedom of speech in a totally different light than citizens 75 years ago, for example. As the country grows and advances we will continue to explore the rights given to us by our founding fathers.
Since the constitution and constitutional amendments were put into place when the U.S. was founded, citizens have had all the right they have now.However, many of the rights we practice under may not have been existent in the past. This is because of constitutional interpretation. As the country grows and diversifies, many aspects of its constitution are challenged and broadened in court. Citizens today view freedom of speech in a totally different light than citizens 75 years ago, for example. As the country grows and advances we will continue to explore the rights given to us by our founding fathers.
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