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0 pointseplanit16y ago0 comments

Yes, rights with respect to Government. Article III addresses the power of the courts.

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joubert16y ago· 1 in thread

Isn't the ultimate purpose to protect (the natural rights) of citizens, period?

I.e. protect citizens against the mob (government), other individuals, and other legal entities?

If not, then why would the constitution delegate certain powers to the Federal Government?

eplanitOP16y ago

I think the Constitution defines, beyond the definitions of the core institutions of power, the bounds of power over its citizens.

Laws, passed by Congress, define the rights of individuals with respect to each other, employers, etc...as well as the government.

I'm not claiming large authority here -- just recalling civics and government as I was taught.

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