Question

Give examples of types of policies the US has implemented to protect our

Answer 1

A) Peace - The 1st amendment gives citizens the right to peacefully assemble. If citizens dislike a policy of the government, they can gather peaceful to protest. This protected right ensures that citizens have a way to express their views without a threat of violence.

B) Security - The pass of the Patriot Act after the 9/11 attacks allows the government to have more power over intercepting possible attacks on US soil. The ability to look through phone records and listening to phone conversations allows the government to prevent attacks from happening.

C) Freedom - The 1st amendment gives American citizens the freedom of speech, religion, and the press. This ensures that citizens can speak their mind on important issues without being censored by the government.

D) Justice- When the country was founded, the American government created a court system that stated that all citizens are "innocent until proven guilty." This policy allows individuals to have a better chance of achieving justice, as they have the chance to have their case heard in front of a jury of their peers.