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The Constitution

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Assessment Questions:

1) What were the states/framers’ main concern in regards to the topic of slavery in the constitution?

2) What was the purpose of the Electoral College? What is the benefit of this system?

3) Do you think the purpose for Electoral College is still relevant today? Explain why or why not.

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First Amendment

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.

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Tinker vs. Des Moines – In December, 1965 John and Mary Beth Tinker along with a friend, wore black armbands to school as a symbolic protest against the Vietnam

War. They were sent home and told that they could return but without the armbands. They and their parents challenged the school’s action and on February 24, 1969

won their case before the nation’s highest court.

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The KKK is an organization that advocates white nationalism, anti-immigration and anti-communism

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Second Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

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On July 9, 2013, Illinois became the last state in the country to allow the concealed carry of firearms. Within 180 days of that date, the state police will begin accepting permit applications. The police will grant permits to qualified applicants

age 21 or older who pass a 16-hour training course.

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Bill of Rights Key Ideas

Amendment I

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.

Freedom of religion, speech, press, to assemble and petition

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Amendment II

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.

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Amendment III

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

No quartering of soldiers. (Soldiers can not force themselves into your home)

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Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures without PROBABLE CAUSE

Warrants are needed for searches

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Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.

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Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.

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Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Right of trial by jury in civil cases.

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Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

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Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

The numbered rights on the Bill of Rights, shall not be taken away from the people. 

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Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

All other rights are reserved for the states to decide?

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Bell Ringer

What is the difference between a RIGHT and a PRIVILEDGE? Privilege- honor, earned, Right-given, because you are human

Should there be consequences for rights? No-protect equality, limited Yes- when others are at harm

What is an identity?

What makes up your IDENTITY?

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Mrs. Ofori

Wife/Sister Teacher

Catholic

Chechy

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Facing History

"Little Things Are Big“ http://www.facinghistory.org/explore/exhibit/sto

ries/littlethings/hear-read

What kinds of labels were present in the story (from BOTH sides)?

Why do you think these labels existed?

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Exit Ticket

How does our need to be a part of a group affect our actions?

Why is it so difficult for a person to go against the group?

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Homework

Bring an article to class on Immigration. We will discuss the current event Monday.