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Chapter 10 The Bill of RightsChapter 10 The Bill of Rights

Chapter 10 The Bill of RightsChapter 10 The Bill of Rights*The adoption of the Constitution depended

upon ratification by 9 of the 13 states.

*1788 Massachusetts convention objected

that the Constitution did not list the rights of

the people.

*Governor John Hancock promised that if

the delegates approved the Constitution

as written then Congress would amend it

to include the Bill of Rights.

*”Ratify now, amend later” was the rallying

cry for the Federalists.

By the end of 1788 the Constitution was

the Law of the land.

*The adoption of the Constitution depended

upon ratification by 9 of the 13 states.

*1788 Massachusetts convention objected

that the Constitution did not list the rights of

the people.

*Governor John Hancock promised that if

the delegates approved the Constitution

as written then Congress would amend it

to include the Bill of Rights.

*”Ratify now, amend later” was the rallying

cry for the Federalists.

By the end of 1788 the Constitution was

the Law of the land.

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10.2 Creating the Bill of Rights 10.2 Creating the Bill of Rights *1789 George Washington becomes the first

president of the United States.

*John Adams becomes the first vice president.

*James Madison wants to keep his promise to

add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

*Congress approves 12 amendments in June,

1789.

Ratification by the States

*3/4 of the states must ratify amendments before

they become law.

*States debate for two years before ratifying 10 of

the 12 in 1791.They become known as The Bill of Rights. James Madison

*1789 George Washington becomes the first

president of the United States.

*John Adams becomes the first vice president.

*James Madison wants to keep his promise to

add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

*Congress approves 12 amendments in June,

1789.

Ratification by the States

*3/4 of the states must ratify amendments before

they become law.

*States debate for two years before ratifying 10 of

the 12 in 1791.They become known as The Bill of Rights. James Madison



Test PrepTest Prep

The person most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights was

A) President George Washington B) Vice President John Adams C) Representative James Madison D) Governor John Hancock

Answer: C) Representative James Madison

The person most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights was

A) President George Washington B) Vice President John Adams C) Representative James Madison D) Governor John Hancock

Answer: C) Representative James Madison

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The Bill of Rights is part of the A) Proclamation of 1763 B) Declaration of Independence C) Articles of Confederation D) Constitution of the United States

Answer: D) Constitution of the United States

The Bill of Rights is part of the A) Proclamation of 1763 B) Declaration of Independence C) Articles of Confederation D) Constitution of the United States

Answer: D) Constitution of the United States

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The job of protecting the rights listed in the Bill of Rights belongs mainly to

A) federal courts B) the president C) Congress D) state governors

Answer: federal courts

The job of protecting the rights listed in the Bill of Rights belongs mainly to

A) federal courts B) the president C) Congress D) state governors

Answer: federal courts

10.3 First Amendment Rights10.3 First Amendment Rights*First Amendment combines five basic freedoms:

-of religion

-of speech

-of the press

-of assembly

-right to petition the government

The Right to Worship Freely

*Congress cannot make an official religion of the

United States.

*Congress cannot favor one religion over another.

*Congress can make no law prohibiting religious

worship.

*First Amendment combines five basic freedoms:

-of religion

-of speech

-of the press

-of assembly

-right to petition the government

The Right to Worship Freely

*Congress cannot make an official religion of the

United States.

*Congress cannot favor one religion over another.

*Congress can make no law prohibiting religious

worship.

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10.3 Continued…10.3 Continued…

The Right to Free Speech and Press

*Freedom of the press ensures that the

press can act as a watchdog on the

government.

*Freedom of speech protects a citizen’s

right to speak freely in public places.

*However, the speech cannot endanger

public safety.

Free speech can also include actions, or

expression, like peaceful protests.

The Right to Free Speech and Press

*Freedom of the press ensures that the

press can act as a watchdog on the

government.

*Freedom of speech protects a citizen’s

right to speak freely in public places.

*However, the speech cannot endanger

public safety.

Free speech can also include actions, or

expression, like peaceful protests.




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10.3 Continued…10.3 Continued…The Right to Assemble and Petition

*The right to assemble means that citizens

can use public property for meetings and

demonstrations.

*The right to petition is the right to make a

complaint to, or seek the assistance of the

government without fear of punishment.

*This can be done with propositions that

the public vote on.

The Right to Assemble and Petition

*The right to assemble means that citizens

can use public property for meetings and

demonstrations.

*The right to petition is the right to make a

complaint to, or seek the assistance of the

government without fear of punishment.

*This can be done with propositions that

the public vote on.









Test PrepTest Prep

The First Amendment protects all of these rights except freedom of

A) speech B) worship C) assembly D) travel

Answer: D) travel

The First Amendment protects all of these rights except freedom of

A) speech B) worship C) assembly D) travel

Answer: D) travel

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Which of the following would not be protected by the First Amendment?

A) criticizing government officials on a television talk show.

B) promoting ideas that many Americans oppose in a political campaign.

C) falsely crying “Fire” in a crowded theater. D) discussing controversial issues in a social studies

class. Answer: C) falsely crying “Fire” in a crowded theater.

Which of the following would not be protected by the First Amendment?

A) criticizing government officials on a television talk show.

B) promoting ideas that many Americans oppose in a political campaign.

C) falsely crying “Fire” in a crowded theater. D) discussing controversial issues in a social studies

class. Answer: C) falsely crying “Fire” in a crowded theater.

10.4 Citizen Protections10.4 Citizen ProtectionsSecond Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms

* ”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 (limited).”

Second Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms

* ”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 (limited).”




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The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to own

A) guns B) animals C) slaves D) land

Answer: A) guns

The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to own

A) guns B) animals C) slaves D) land

Answer: A) guns

10.4 Continued…10.4 Continued…

Third Amendment: Quartering Troops in Homes

* “No soldier shall, in time of peace, be

quartered in any house without consent

of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a

manner prescribed by law”

Fourth Amendment: Searches and Seizures

*Protects people and their property from

“unreasonable searches and seizures.

*Before arresting a

person or searching

someone’s property,

the police must show

a judge that there is

good reason for

allowing the action.

Third Amendment: Quartering Troops in Homes

* “No soldier shall, in time of peace, be

quartered in any house without consent

of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a

manner prescribed by law”

Fourth Amendment: Searches and Seizures

*Protects people and their property from

“unreasonable searches and seizures.

*Before arresting a

person or searching

someone’s property,

the police must show

a judge that there is

good reason for

allowing the action.









Test PrepTest Prep

The Fourth Amendment protects people and their property from

A) unreasonable searches B) double jeopardy C) self-incrimination D) due process of law

Answer: A) unreasonable searches

The Fourth Amendment protects people and their property from

A) unreasonable searches B) double jeopardy C) self-incrimination D) due process of law

Answer: A) unreasonable searches

10.5 Legal Rights and Protections 10.5 Legal Rights and Protections Fifth Amendment Legal Rights

*Longest amendment in the Bill of Rights.

*Right to a trial by jury.

*No double Jeopardy

*Prohibits self-incrimination.

*Right to due process of the law.

*Govt. cannot take private property

“without just compensation.”

Fifth Amendment Legal Rights

*Longest amendment in the Bill of Rights.

*Right to a trial by jury.

*No double Jeopardy

*Prohibits self-incrimination.

*Right to due process of the law.

*Govt. cannot take private property

“without just compensation.”











10. Continued…10. Continued…Six Amendment:Criminal Trials

*Provides accused person with

fair trials.

*Right to a speedy and public trial

by an impartial jury.

*Defendant has right to:

Know the charges against him/her.

-Hear all witnesses who testify.

-An attorney to assist in the defense.

Seventh Amendment: Civil Trial Rights

*Civil cases involve money.

*People involved in civil cases have the

fight to a trial by jury

*Jury’s decision is final.

Six Amendment:Criminal Trials

*Provides accused person with

fair trials.

*Right to a speedy and public trial

by an impartial jury.

*Defendant has right to:

Know the charges against him/her.

-Hear all witnesses who testify.

-An attorney to assist in the defense.

Seventh Amendment: Civil Trial Rights

*Civil cases involve money.

*People involved in civil cases have the

fight to a trial by jury

*Jury’s decision is final.











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The “Miranda warning” reminds people who are arrested for a crime that they have the right to

A) demand a retrial if they are found guilty. B) choose the judge who will set their bail. C) question witnesses during their trial. D) remain silent and not answer questions. Answer: D) remain silent and not answer questions.

The “Miranda warning” reminds people who are arrested for a crime that they have the right to

A) demand a retrial if they are found guilty. B) choose the judge who will set their bail. C) question witnesses during their trial. D) remain silent and not answer questions. Answer: D) remain silent and not answer questions.

10.5 Continued…10.5 Continued…Eighth Amendment: Bail and Punishments

*No excessive bail before trial.

*No excessive fines or cruel and unusual

punishment after trial.

*Punishment must be proportional to the

crime.

*Prohibits inhumane prison conditions.

Eighth Amendment: Bail and Punishments

*No excessive bail before trial.

*No excessive fines or cruel and unusual

punishment after trial.

*Punishment must be proportional to the

crime.

*Prohibits inhumane prison conditions.










10.6 Other Rights and Powers10.6 Other Rights and Powers

Amendment nine: Rights Retained by the People

*Even though “certain” rights are listed in the

Constitution, other rights not listed there are also

retained (kept) by the people, like the right to

privacy.

Amendment nine: Rights Retained by the People

*Even though “certain” rights are listed in the

Constitution, other rights not listed there are also

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The Ninth Amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution

A) can be added to it later. B) belong to the people. C) do not exist legally. D) are not very important.

Answer: B) belong to the people.

The Ninth Amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution

A) can be added to it later. B) belong to the people. C) do not exist legally. D) are not very important.

Answer: B) belong to the people.

10.6 Continued…10.6 Continued…Amendment ten: Powers Reserved to the States

*Powers not given to the national government

are “reserved to the states…or to the people.”

*States determine rules for:

-marriages

-divorce

-drivers licenses

-voting

-state taxes

-job and school requirements

-rules for police and fire departments.

-and many more!

Amendment ten: Powers Reserved to the States

*Powers not given to the national government

are “reserved to the states…or to the people.”

*States determine rules for:

-marriages

-divorce

-drivers licenses

-voting

-state taxes

-job and school requirements

-rules for police and fire departments.

-and many more!




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10.7 Chapter Summary10.7 Chapter Summary

*The promise of a bill of rights was key to

getting the Constitution ratified by the states.

*First Amendment spells out five basic

freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.

*Second, Third and Fourth Amendments

specify protections for ordinary citizens

against the abuse of government power.

*Fifth through Eighth Amendments are

intended to guarantee fair treatment for

people who are involved in legal actions.

*Ninth and Tenth Amendments concern

the relationships among the federal

government, the states, and the people.

*The promise of a bill of rights was key to

getting the Constitution ratified by the states.

*First Amendment spells out five basic

freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.

*Second, Third and Fourth Amendments

specify protections for ordinary citizens

against the abuse of government power.

*Fifth through Eighth Amendments are

intended to guarantee fair treatment for

people who are involved in legal actions.

*Ninth and Tenth Amendments concern

the relationships among the federal

government, the states, and the people.



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