Which rights should be ranked higher?

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Try to rank each of the rights listed below. Which rights should be ranked higher? (indicating a higher level of importance)? Which rights should be ranked lower?

    1. Why have you chosen that order?
    2. Did you struggle with ranking any of the rights? Which ones and why?
  2. What are some possible objections about your ranking order that someone could have and how would you respond to them.

 

Rights:

  • Freedom of speech/press
  • Freedom of religion
  • Right to assemble
  • Right to petition government
  • Right to form a militia and to keep and bear arms
  • Right not to have soldiers in one’s home
  • Right to a speedy trial, to legal counsel, and to confront their accusers
  • Right to vote

 

Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Don’t worry about justifying the order of each right, but try to be able to defend why you put some towards the top and others towards the bottom.
  • Consider why someone might disagree with your rankings.