From Lugano to La Jolla....what a remarkable amalgam of ideas, insights, and perspectives. Welcome to this site. Mr. Izsa (TASIS) and Mrs. Shaul (LJCDS) invite you to join us in our conversations about the history and the realities of America's history and culture--from a decidedly international perspective.
Each month a new series of questions will be posted here by Mr. Izsa and Mrs. Shaul. Please click on the blog posts and write in your comments for the questions below, per your teacher's instructions.
Please make certain that entries are thoughtfully written (check for typos and grammatical faux pas), as erudite as you can make them, and appropriately worded for a school-related activity (note: students from other parts of the world may not share your same philosophies or your same sense of humor, so please be mindful of our differences).
With every blog session assigned, one or two can be direct responses to the questions, but at least one MUST respond directly to the students who have already written posts, answering one thread per question (more is welcome, this is the minimum requirement).Be specific. Explain why you might agree or disagree with their (his/her) opinions. Feel free to "debate" or "discuss" with your international counterpart. Make sure we can identify you with your name so you can receive credit for your contributions.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Question 2
How does your definition match (or not) with the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution? If there is a differing of opinion, why does your opiion regarding the term "civil rights" digress from the Constitution?
It matches, because civil rights include Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom to vote, and not to be discriminated because of your skin color.
My definition of Civil Rights matches with the Bill of Rights and the U.S Constitution because in both, people deserve to be protected from rights' infringement.
Yes, it matches mainly because the Bill of Rights protects the natural rights and liberties of US citizens, and in Civil Rights they demanded the same basic rights and liberties to be protected.
Yes, they do match. But I think there is one distinction. I believe that Civil Rights must change over time to incorporate new ideas and belief systems. Civil Rights cannot remain static throughout time.
My definition does not match with the Constitution/Bill of Rights definition. Those documents give equal rights to white men, generally with a wealthy and educated background. My definition digress from the Constitution/Bill of Rights definition in that my definition gives equal rights to everyone no matter the ethnicity, race, sexuality, or gender. Lara (LJCDS)
My definition matches what the role of the american Constitution and Bill of Rights are for; whether or not the two documents are followed or not is up to the government and its people.
They match, but constitution is in a broader sense. Bill of Rights are for the individuals' lives while constitution is for both for the individuals' lives and for the society.
My defenition of Civil Rights does not match the role of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in America. The Bill of rights and the Constitution is directed toward the rich, white americans.
My definition does not match with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights definition. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights both give equal rights to the wealthy, generally white wealthy men. My definition is Civil Rights is for everyone no matter the social class or race.
The bill of rights is part of the constitution. The bill of rights tends to limit the power of the federal government and protects the rights of all citizens. Every citizen is granted “civil rights”. They are the same thing.
My definition matches with that of the Bill of Rights and U.S. constitution, although those were mainly there for the white rich men, and i believe it should be for all people, no matter what race or gender.
My answer is very similar to that of the Bill of Rights and that of the U.S. Constitution. Our answers only differ in our intentions. When the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution were written, they were written to protect the rights of the poor white men in society, while I believe that civil rights not only apply to poor white men, but to all of the other races as well.
My definition was similar with that with the Bill of Rights and the constitution. Yet I believe that is because the word Civil rights was derived from that paper, still they were written to protect the rights of the people
My definition matches with the Bill of Rights and constitution in the broad range, because the Bill or rights protects the individual, and the constitutuion protects the people to establish the government.
Both of them the civil right and the constitution are the rights giving to all of us and yes it matches my definition, as I say before yes it matches because all citizen have civil rights like:religion, freedom of speech and to vote.
Yes it matches with my opinion of the Civil Rights.
ReplyDeleteIt is matching with both. Civil rights and constitution are the same things in my opinion
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ReplyDeleteIt matches, because civil rights include Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom to vote, and not to be discriminated because of your skin color.
ReplyDeleteSandra, Brazil
I believe that they are both the same thing.
ReplyDelete- Shoya JAPAN
It matches perfectly because each citizens may represent themselves as a freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and etc.
ReplyDeleteI think you have a good idea that everyone equal. These two documents protect rights of civilians people who lives within country.
DeleteMy definition of Civil Rights matches with the Bill of Rights and the U.S Constitution because in both, people deserve to be protected from rights' infringement.
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ReplyDeleteyes it matches because all citizen have civil rights like:religion, freedom of speech and to vote.
ReplyDeleteMEXICO!
Bill of Rights and the US Constitution much because in Civil rights they were fighting for their freedom and against racism
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, they are the same.
ReplyDeleteRyota Japan
It matches in terms of providing citizens freedom of speech and religion, and right to vote.
ReplyDeleteIt matches with both because these documents are about the freedoms and rights
ReplyDeleteYes it matches the Constitution because in it it says that every citizen has the freedom of speech, religion etc
ReplyDeleteYes, it matches mainly because the Bill of Rights protects the natural rights and liberties of US citizens, and in Civil Rights they demanded the same basic rights and liberties to be protected.
ReplyDeleteElizaveta, Russia.
they sound similar so probably it matches!
ReplyDeleteIt matches because Bill of Rights and the Constitution both stand for natural rights.
ReplyDeleteI think it matches because they all exist for protecting human rights and their freedom.
ReplyDeleteYes, they do match. But I think there is one distinction. I believe that Civil Rights must change over time to incorporate new ideas and belief systems. Civil Rights cannot remain static throughout time.
ReplyDeleteAdin
My definition does not match with the Constitution/Bill of Rights definition. Those documents give equal rights to white men, generally with a wealthy and educated background. My definition digress from the Constitution/Bill of Rights definition in that my definition gives equal rights to everyone no matter the ethnicity, race, sexuality, or gender.
ReplyDeleteLara (LJCDS)
My definition matches what the role of the american Constitution and Bill of Rights are for; whether or not the two documents are followed or not is up to the government and its people.
ReplyDeleteDJV (LJCD)
They match, but constitution is in a broader sense. Bill of Rights are for the individuals' lives while constitution is for both for the individuals' lives and for the society.
ReplyDeleteMy defenition of Civil Rights does not match the role of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in America. The Bill of rights and the Constitution is directed toward the rich, white americans.
ReplyDeleteMy definition does not match with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights definition. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights both give equal rights to the wealthy, generally white wealthy men. My definition is Civil Rights is for everyone no matter the social class or race.
ReplyDeleteMy definition matches to all American citizens because all American citizens have the same basic rights
ReplyDelete- Carter
The bill of rights is part of the constitution. The bill of rights tends to limit the power of the federal government and protects the rights of all citizens. Every citizen is granted “civil rights”. They are the same thing.
ReplyDeleteMy definition matches with that of the Bill of Rights and U.S. constitution, although those were mainly there for the white rich men, and i believe it should be for all people, no matter what race or gender.
ReplyDeleteMy answer is very similar to that of the Bill of Rights and that of the U.S. Constitution. Our answers only differ in our intentions. When the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution were written, they were written to protect the rights of the poor white men in society, while I believe that civil rights not only apply to poor white men, but to all of the other races as well.
ReplyDeleteMy definition was similar with that with the Bill of Rights and the constitution. Yet I believe that is because the word Civil rights was derived from that paper, still they were written to protect the rights of the people
ReplyDeleteMy definition includes what the Bill of Rights and U.S. Constitution state, but in broader terms.
ReplyDeleteMy definition matches with the Bill of Rights and constitution in the broad range, because the Bill or rights protects the individual, and the constitutuion protects the people to establish the government.
ReplyDeleteBrent
DeleteMy definition parallels the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Both those documents provide civil rights to the people.
ReplyDeleteFor the most part my opinion matches the Bill of Rights. Not all rights are covered
ReplyDeleteMy definition more or less matches the Bill of Rights and the constitution.
ReplyDeleteThe Bill of Rights and Constitution, are the main basis of civil rights but are revised and improved by other documents.
ReplyDeleteThe Bill of Rights are our civil rights and the constitution gives us more civil rights
ReplyDeleteBoth of them the civil right and the constitution are the rights giving to all of us and yes it matches my definition, as I say before yes it matches because all citizen have civil rights like:religion, freedom of speech and to vote.
ReplyDeleteMEXICO! Lizz