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POLI-330N Week 1 Assignment: State of Powers: Texas Constitution vs. The United States Bill of Rights

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3 Lesson Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the Instructions Go online and look up your state constitution. Choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. ...

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W1 Assignment 1




Week 1 Assignment: State Powers

Chamberlain School of Nursing

POLI330N-11455




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, W1 Assignment 1
We all grow up learning about the United States Constitution and what it includes. In

school, year after year, we dive into the different parts and learn about their meaning. But how

many people know about their state constitution? In my opinion, I feel as though not many peo-

ple do. I say this because when presented with project, I didn't realize our state had its on consti-

tution. I knew states could have their own laws but never thought that they could all have an in-

dividual constitution.

First, I dove into Louisiana’s state constitution and picked out Article 1 Const 1 7 which

is Freedom of expression. It states “No law shall curtail or restrain the freedom of speech or of

the press. Every person may speak, write, and publish his sentiments on any subject, but is re-

sponsible for abuse of that freedom” (Louisiana Laws Table of Contents - Louisiana State Legis-

lature). After reading this, it tells me that the state government grants the citizens the right to

speak up and express themselves but also shows them that it could come with consequences. I

then looked up the United States Bill of Rights and found that the first amendment (article the

third) relates to the above at a national level. This amendment states “Congress shall make no

law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging

the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to

petition the Government for a redress of grievances” (The Bill of Rights: A Transcription). Al-

though this amendment covers a few things, it mentions the freedom of expression when it talks

about freedom of speech. A citizens freedom of speech can be a form of expression.

Next, I found another state section, Article 1 Const 1 8, which is Freedom of Religion. It

states “No law shall be enacted respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free ex-

ercise thereof” (Louisiana Laws Table of Contents - Louisiana State Legislature). After reading

this, it tells me that the state cannot stop someone from practicing a religion or stop them from




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