Rights Retained by the People
Author | : Hallie Murray |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2017-07-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780766085657 |
ISBN-13 | : 0766085651 |
Rating | : 4/5 (651 Downloads) |
Download or read book Rights Retained by the People written by Hallie Murray and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ninth Amendment, which guarantees individuals rights not specifically named within the Constitution or the other amendments, was written using vague, open-ended language to ensure no American citizen would be denied the many rights he or she retained that were not explicitly enumerated. Yet this vagueness has caused confusion and uncertainty even in the Supreme Court. Through full-color and black-and-white photos, engaging text, and primary sources, readers will learn why it was proposed and ratified, how it has been interpreted in several landmark Supreme Court cases, and how it has impacted society through such issues as labor activities, fair housing laws, and privacy. Sidebars, a glossary, and further reading are also included.