How far can the government legitimately go in restricting individual liberties
In establishing a constitution, there are two conflicting goals that need to be balanced:
Creating a government that has the authority to maintain order in a civil society
Ensuring that individual liberties are protected from encroachment by government authority.
PROMPT: How far can the government legitimately go in restricting individual liberties in its pursuit of maintaining order?
Your post MUST include:
First Paragraph: A discussion of the central issue of liberty vs. order (what does this mean?)
Second Paragraph: Specific examples of this issue in action
Third Paragraph: Under what circumstances (if any) might there be legitimate government restrictions on liberties such as the freedoms of religions, speech, press and assembly?
Fourth Paragraph: Under what circumstances (if any) might there be legitimate government restrictions on the right to privacy?
Source: include title of article or source AND a link (if electronic source)
(THIS IS A DISCUSSION ONLY, NO ESSAY OR PAPER)