A government is based on a social contract. The people give up some of their natural rights and in return the government guarantees them something. A social contract is an agreement between an authority and the people in which they come to terms on an agreement. Our government like most is based on this kind of agreement.
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2nd AmendmentRight to Bear Arms3rd AmendmentNo quartering of soldiers4th AmendmentProtection against illegal search and seizure5th AmendmentProtection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy. Protection of due process and right to a grand jury.6th AmendmentRight to speedy and public trial, impartial jury and right to counsel.7th AmendmentRight to a trial by jury in common-law cases.8th AmendmentProtection against cruel and unusual punishment. No excessive bail imposed.9th AmendmentThe enumeration of rights in the Constitution won't be used against the people.10th AmendmentReserved powers to the states.11th AmendmentStates are protected from being sued by citizens of another state.12th AmendmentSeparated balloting procedures for president and vice-president (put them as a team).13th AmendmentAbolition of slavery.14th AmendmentGranted former slaves citizenship and equal protection, established principle of selective incorporation.15th AmendmentAfrican-American men could vote.16th AmendmentEstablished federal income tax.17th AmendmentDirect election of U.S. Senators.18th AmendmentProhibition.19th AmendmentWomen have the right to vote.20th AmendmentPresident and vice-president's term of office begins on January 20th, and no longer in March.21st AmendmentRepeal of Prohibition22nd AmendmentPresidents limited to 2 terms.23rd AmendmentD.C. given presidential electors.24th AmendentPoll tax is illegal.25th AmendmentEstablished VP as successor if P is unable to serve. P can nominate a VP if there is a VP vacancy.26th Amendment18-year-olds have the right to vote.27th AmendmentCongressional pay raises will only take effect after the next election
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Therefore, this shows why the 27 amendments matter but here you go
Nixon claimed (the answer is D.) executive privilege. Because
it would be risky in national security or because to be contrary to the
interests of the Executive Branch. Presidents have assert the right of executive privilege when they have information they
want to keep private.
