Bill of Rights VocabularyUsing your textbook (chapter 6) you need to complete one of the following vocabulary assignments. Before beginning one of these options make sure to write the definitions for each word on your paper.•Write a story including all ten words in the Bill of Rights chapter•Give real-life sentences for each definition. (i.e. Mr. Brandyberry went to the convention.)•Draw pictures for each word (needs to include color)•Write a song including the ten words in this chapter•Create a screenplay with the vocabulary words in this chapter•Create a matching game using the words and definitions

Bill of Rights

An Introduction to your rights.

Bill of RightsThe History of the Bill of Rights

• The Bill of Rights was a result of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

What was the argument about??

• There were arguments between the federalists and anti-federalist.– Federalist – Well organized

group that supported the Constitution. They liked the idea of stronger federal government.

– Anti-Federalists- Less organized group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution. They wanted more liberties for the citizens

Intro to the Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?Bill of Rights – The first 10 amendments made to the U.S. Constitution that state your main rights as an American citizen.

* Ratified in 1791

What is an Amendment?

Amendment – An alteration or change made to something. *In this case the changes made to the Constitution.

DID YOU KNOW?• 27 amendments have been made to the constitution since it was created. •One amendment took over 200 years to become ratified!

Article. V. in the Constitution states: • The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it

necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.

Amendment I 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.

First Amendment

• The first amendment means you can voice your opinion about issues you agree or do not agree with.

• It means you can say and express feelings through press and media.

• It means you can practice any religion you want.

• This amendment means you can gather a group of people and protest something. (As long as you are obeying laws and NOT getting violent.)– Example: The Strongsville Teacher Strike

• This also means that if you do not agree with something you have the right to sign a petition to support your beliefs. – Example: The petition signed concerning Senate

Bill 5, which forced the issue to a ballot vote.

Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion. This amendment also give you the right to assemble and petition the government.

How does this affect you??

Violations of the 1st amendment?

• Asking a student (who has been accused of bullying at school on Facebook) for their Facebook password. – Violation or not?

• Not excusing a student for a missed day of school due to a religious holiday they were practicing.– Violation or not?

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Amendment II states:

• 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.

Second Amendment

• This gives you the right to buy and keep weapons that you can use as defense.

* It is important to note that congress is currently discussing whether or not to change and regulate the possess, selling and obtaining of guns. This may or may not affect you in the long run, it all depends upon what your representatives decide.

Your right to keep and bear arms.

How does this affect you??

Violations of the 2nd amendment?

• Not allowing someone purchasing a gun due to their mental background.– Violation or not?

• Taking away the privilege of gun ownership altogether.– Violation or not?

Amendment III states:

• 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

Third Amendment

• This amendment was in response to what the British government had forced upon the colonists.

• Most likely, this will never

affect you, but if a platoon of soldiers comes to your door asking for housing, you have the right to say no.

Prohibits the quartering (a.k.a. housing) of soldiers during peacetime or wartime, without the owner’s consent.

How does this affect you??

Amendment IV states:

• 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.

Fourth Amendment

• This means that when the authorities are suspicious of you and are interested in searching your property and/or home, they need to first obtain a warrant, with reasonable cause. – Which means they need a

solid reason as to why they want to search your property, they can’t just gain a warrant because they “feel like it.”

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. This amendment also requires that search warrants be distributed with reasonable cause.

How does this affect you??

Amendment V states:• 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

Fifth Amendment

• Sets parameters that a grand jury must follow during a court hearing.

• Double Jeopardy – You cannot be tried for the same offense twice (As long as it is the same case, this DOES NOT MEAN you can commit the same crime twice and get away with it!)

• Gives you the right to not incriminate yourself -- “I plead the fifth.”

• You have legal rights and are entitled to them thanks to this amendment.

Protects you against abuse from the government during legal procedures.

How does this affect you??

Amendment VI states:

• 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 defence.

Sixth Amendment

• Gives you the right to a trial that does not “drag out” and a trial that is fair

• You have the right to know if you are accused of a crime

• The right to obtain a lawyer or be appointed one.

• You have the right to obtain witnesses for the trial.

Right to a fair and speedy trial.The right to know what you are accused of, confront the accuser, obtain a lawyer and witnesses.

How does this affect you??

Amendment VII states:

• 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.

Seventh Amendment

• This amendment gives you the right to a trial by jury when you are involved in cases that may affect your legal status. (Legal Status-How you are viewed and looked at within your community.)

The right to have a trial by jury.

How does this affect you??

Amendment VIII states:

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

Eighth Amendment

• Prohibits law enforcement from abusing you and using torture

• Legally you cannot be given excessive charges and an excessive amount of bail for crimes committed. – Crimes are judged differently,

some may be more or less expensive than others.• Think seat belt

citations vs. Reckless operation citations

Protects you from excessive bail and charges.

Protects you from cruel and unusual punishments.

How does this affect you??

Ninth Amendment

• The Ninth Amendment states that the Bill of Rights cannot deny or prohibit your rights.

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

How does this affect you??

Amendment X states:

• 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.

TenthAmendment

• Separates the rights of the federal government, the power of the states and the rights of the people.

• Think of this as a checks and balance kind of system, it makes sure one group doesn’t get to powerful.

Limits the powers of the government to powers that are dictated in the U.S. Constitution.

How does this affect you??