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CIVIL RIGHTS Watch the following two videos: The Compromise of 1850 and the History of Civil Rights in this Country since the Civil War. Watch the Compromise of 1850 first. Answer the following questions in your original post. You will need to do additional research, in light of the rapidly changing situation after the death of George Floyd. 1. Did the U.S. Constitution as originally written provide for equal rights for all citizens? If so, cite the provision. If not, why not? 2. Does the U.S. Constitution provide in 2020 for equal rights for all citizens? If so, cite the provision(s). If not, why not? 3. Provide specific examples of how equal rights for black people and people of different races have increased in our country since it was formed. 4. Provide specific examples of how black people and people of different races do not have equal rights in our country. Why not? What are the problems? 5. Why do we still have substantial problems with racism in this country? 6. What do you see as possible specific solutions to these problems? Please keep all posts professional and avoid opinions. Use specific reasons and facts to support your statements. POLITICAL PARTY DEMOCRATS ASSIGNMENT you must tell us the who, what, why, when and where and the origins of your political party and give us a specific CURRENT example. When does a group become a party? What functions does your party currently perform? What role did your party play in the last Presidential election? What role is your party playing in the current mid term elections? |
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Civil Rights and Political Parties
The United States Constitution, as originally written, provides equal rights for all the
citizens of the nation. The preamble in the constitution (n.d) states that "We the People of the
United States, to form a perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic…..” The first three
words of this preamble carry a lot of weight but could be termed as quite vague. When it says
we the people, it means all the people rightfully in the United States. Therefore, it can be
taken to indicate that people of all colors were represented in this constitution. However,
historically speaking, not everyone was included in this constitution by the men responsible
for writing this conclusion in the 18th century. There was no expectation for the poor men,
African Americans, American Indians, and even women to play any significant roles in the
government. This was what caused the amendments that happened later in the United States
constitution.
The United States in 2020 still has the same preamble mentioned above. However, it
is different from the one written initially as it has undergone several amendments. It is no
longer ague in terms of who 'we the people' represents. This is because it has undergone some
modifications of particular interest in this question the 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments. The
14th amendment guaranteed the black people born or naturalized in the United States that they
would not be subject to removal. This is an example of how the rights of black people have
changed over the years. In regards to the 14th amendment, they would now gain citizenship in
the United States.
The 15th allowed all men to vote irrespective of their prior status of servitude. It was
another win for African American men who had been denied the right to vote. It was also a
step closer to equal rights of the minority in America as they would now exercise the same
rights as the majority. The 19th amendment gave all women the right to vote. The civil rights
act of 1964 was another example of an increase in the equal rights of blacks in America. This
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Act made it illegal to discriminate against blacks in the workplaces, schools, and any other
public facilities (WatchMojo.com, 2011). Therefore, it would be accurate to say that the
constitution in 2020 grants all people equal rights in the United States.
Despite all these developments, there are instances and happenings in the country that
illustrate problems of inequality for people of different races. There are cases when there is
direct discrimination from significant stakeholders. For instance, people of different races
may be prohibited from living in a particular area. Even if this is rare given the legal
ramifications, it is still happening in some parts of the country. Another example is the toocommon scene we have experienced in the country. The suspicions that black people are
thieves, Hispanics are illegal immigrants, among others. In such instances, some parties tend
to take legal actions such as calling the police without even getting to know the other party
better.
Indirect discrimination occurs mostly among employers. Since they are aware that the
law is against it, they look for loopholes that would prove that the bias is lawful. For instance,
an employer has a clause that they do not allow people who cover their hair as stylists in their
establishments. The employer may cite that since hair is their core competency, including it
may put the business at a disadvantage, while, in actuality, it discriminates against a minority
group in the United States.
Another essential type of discrimination is harassment that proves the country is far
from equal rights. The police, as the law enforcement members tend to have biased opinions
on the minority. There are instances of racial profiling where the minority races often fall
victim and on the negative side (Horowitz et al., 2019). They are misjudged and more likely
to fall prey to wrongful accusations and sentencing even due to the bias of the jury. Many
other instances prove the inequality existing in the United States for minority races. Still,
most notably African Americans, and these are just the tips on the iceberg.
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From a personal perspective, there are still substantial problems with racism in the
country because of societal conditioning. When a child ...
