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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],2. That first government (Articles of Confederation) did not work, so in 1787 the creators of our government (the “founding fathers”) put together a new form of  government (the Constitution). Not everyone was in  favor of the Constitution, especially because it did  not list the specific rights the people of the country had.  What, Why and When The Bill of Rights
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],3. The Constitution was created in a way that allowed changes to it (called Amendments). A Bill of Rights  was to be added to the Constitution in order to help  get it approved by the states.
The Bill of Rights What, Why and When How many of the Bill of Rights  can you name right now?
The First Amendment The Bill of Rights Today you are allowed to believe in any religion, provided  you  do not break any laws in exercising those beliefs. You are allowed to say (freedom of speech) or write and  publish (freedom of the press) whatever you wish, if you are willing to accept the consequences. If you lie about someone, it is known as libel (written lies)  or slander (spoken lies).  You could be sued in court for  libel or slander. You are allowed to show your dissent (disapproval or dissatisfaction) with government by holding a protest,  but it must be in a public place and it must not break any laws. Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Religion “ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of  religion,  or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of  speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of  grievances.”
The Second Amendment Do you have the right to own  ANY weapon?  Militia = the Army.  Should  only military people own weapons?  What is a weapon? - A handgun? - A rifle? - An assault rifle? - A tank? - An F-16 fighter jet? - Biological or nuclear weapons? “  A well regulated Militia, being  necessary to the security of a free  State, the right of the people to  keep and bear Arms, shall no be infringed.”  Right to Bear Arms
-  Most families in America in 1791 had a  gun (single-shot) of some sort in the  home  (for hunting and/or self-defense).   -  The worst weapon known to man in  1791 (when the Bill of Rights was  approved) would have been a cannon. At  the time, a cannon loaded with a canister  (a small cylinder containing dozens of  small lead balls) might kill 20 or so  soldiers with a single blast. -  Currently most states allow ownership of  handguns and rifles.  Many states do not allow  for assault rifles.
The Third Amendment This was created in response to British laws before the Revolution. The British were allowed to house troops in homes of colonists against the colonists’ wills. Today this doesn’t really affect us much, but it is  important because it shows that we have a right to privacy in our homes. “ 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 prescribed  by law.” Quartering
This restricts police from stopping and searching you  without a reason (“probable cause”). If the police stop you for a traffic violation, can  they search your car? Can your parents allow your room to be searched  against your will? Can the school search your locker? When is a warrant needed? A warrant must be specific as to the object to  be searched for and the place to be searched. It also must be signed by a judge. The Fourth Amendment “ The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects ,  and 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.” Search and Seizure
The Fifth Amendment DUE PROCESS : Steps taken from arrest to trial must be fair. Arraignment must occur shortly after arrest — meaning  that you face a judge who will tell you what you are charged  with and will ask you how you plead. Right to a grand jury to determine if a trial should be held. DOUBLE JEOPARDY:  You cannot be tried for the same exact crime more than one time (once a verdict is reached  in court). SELF-INCRIMINATION : You do not have to answer questions (either from the police or in court) that might make you look guilty. “ You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law” — Miranda warnings  police read before questioning “ No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime,  unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury…. nor shall any person be subject for the same offense 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.”
The Sixth Amendment Right to a Speedy Trial:  Once indicted by a Grand Jury, a trial must  happen as soon as possible. Right to a Public Trial : A trial must happen in a public court where the court proceedings may be known to the public. Right to a Jury Trial:  A trial must have a jury made up of everyday  people.  The jury must reach a unanimous decision (12-0), or a  mistrial can result.
Right to Subpoena : A subpoena is a court- ordered paper  requiring you to testify in court.  It is illegal to refuse to testify if you are issued subpoena. Right to an Attorney:  This information is  continued in the Miranda warnings, police state: “ If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be  provided.” “ 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 accusations; 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.
The Seventh Amendment If two people disagree on a contract, or if someone buys something that doesn’t  work, you can take a person or company  to court. This is called a civil case. In civil cases you are allowed to have a jury  trial. Civil court juries do not rule “guilty” or  “ not guilty,” but instead rule in favor of one  party or the other.  They also do not need  to have a unanimous vote to reach  a verdict. It is possible for you to be tried in criminal  court  and  civil court. “  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 reexamined in  any Courts of the United  States, than according to  the rules of common law.” Right to a Jury Trial In Civil Cases
The Eighth Amendment Bail is money that you pay to get out of jail while  awaiting your trial for a criminal charge. The money  is returned to you when you show up in court. In essence this means that the punishment needs to fit the crime. You won’t get fined $10,000 for  parking in tow-away zone Criminals aren’t used for medical experiments  while in prison. Should we deny the chance for bail to terrorists? To murderers? Is the death penalty “cruel” or “unusual”  punishment? “ Excessive  bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” Cruel or Unusual  Punishment
The Ninth Amendment This is supposed to mean that if the  rights were not spelled out specifically in the Constitution, then those rights Belonged to the people. For example,  the Constitution has nothing in it about  who you use for your Internet service  provider.  Therefore, the government  cannot deny you that choice . “ The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be  construed to deny or disparage others  retained by the people.” Rights to the People
The Tenth Amendment This is supposed to mean that if the rights were not spelled out specifically in the Constitution, then  those rights belonged to the states. For example, the Constitution is silent about driving  a car. The power to grant licenses for driving is a power left to the states. Each state has its own law, which is  why you can drive a car by yourself at age 15 in South Carolina but have to wait until age 16 in Ohio. “ 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.” Rights to the States

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Bill Of Rights

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  • 3. The Bill of Rights What, Why and When How many of the Bill of Rights can you name right now?
  • 4. The First Amendment The Bill of Rights Today you are allowed to believe in any religion, provided you do not break any laws in exercising those beliefs. You are allowed to say (freedom of speech) or write and publish (freedom of the press) whatever you wish, if you are willing to accept the consequences. If you lie about someone, it is known as libel (written lies) or slander (spoken lies). You could be sued in court for libel or slander. You are allowed to show your dissent (disapproval or dissatisfaction) with government by holding a protest, but it must be in a public place and it must not break any laws. Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Religion “ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
  • 5. The Second Amendment Do you have the right to own ANY weapon? Militia = the Army. Should only military people own weapons? What is a weapon? - A handgun? - A rifle? - An assault rifle? - A tank? - An F-16 fighter jet? - Biological or nuclear weapons? “ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall no be infringed.” Right to Bear Arms
  • 6. - Most families in America in 1791 had a gun (single-shot) of some sort in the home (for hunting and/or self-defense). - The worst weapon known to man in 1791 (when the Bill of Rights was approved) would have been a cannon. At the time, a cannon loaded with a canister (a small cylinder containing dozens of small lead balls) might kill 20 or so soldiers with a single blast. - Currently most states allow ownership of handguns and rifles. Many states do not allow for assault rifles.
  • 7. The Third Amendment This was created in response to British laws before the Revolution. The British were allowed to house troops in homes of colonists against the colonists’ wills. Today this doesn’t really affect us much, but it is important because it shows that we have a right to privacy in our homes. “ 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 prescribed by law.” Quartering
  • 8. This restricts police from stopping and searching you without a reason (“probable cause”). If the police stop you for a traffic violation, can they search your car? Can your parents allow your room to be searched against your will? Can the school search your locker? When is a warrant needed? A warrant must be specific as to the object to be searched for and the place to be searched. It also must be signed by a judge. The Fourth Amendment “ The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects , and 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.” Search and Seizure
  • 9. The Fifth Amendment DUE PROCESS : Steps taken from arrest to trial must be fair. Arraignment must occur shortly after arrest — meaning that you face a judge who will tell you what you are charged with and will ask you how you plead. Right to a grand jury to determine if a trial should be held. DOUBLE JEOPARDY: You cannot be tried for the same exact crime more than one time (once a verdict is reached in court). SELF-INCRIMINATION : You do not have to answer questions (either from the police or in court) that might make you look guilty. “ You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law” — Miranda warnings police read before questioning “ No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury…. nor shall any person be subject for the same offense 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.”
  • 10. The Sixth Amendment Right to a Speedy Trial: Once indicted by a Grand Jury, a trial must happen as soon as possible. Right to a Public Trial : A trial must happen in a public court where the court proceedings may be known to the public. Right to a Jury Trial: A trial must have a jury made up of everyday people. The jury must reach a unanimous decision (12-0), or a mistrial can result.
  • 11. Right to Subpoena : A subpoena is a court- ordered paper requiring you to testify in court. It is illegal to refuse to testify if you are issued subpoena. Right to an Attorney: This information is continued in the Miranda warnings, police state: “ If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided.” “ 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 accusations; 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.
  • 12. The Seventh Amendment If two people disagree on a contract, or if someone buys something that doesn’t work, you can take a person or company to court. This is called a civil case. In civil cases you are allowed to have a jury trial. Civil court juries do not rule “guilty” or “ not guilty,” but instead rule in favor of one party or the other. They also do not need to have a unanimous vote to reach a verdict. It is possible for you to be tried in criminal court and civil court. “ 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 reexamined in any Courts of the United States, than according to the rules of common law.” Right to a Jury Trial In Civil Cases
  • 13. The Eighth Amendment Bail is money that you pay to get out of jail while awaiting your trial for a criminal charge. The money is returned to you when you show up in court. In essence this means that the punishment needs to fit the crime. You won’t get fined $10,000 for parking in tow-away zone Criminals aren’t used for medical experiments while in prison. Should we deny the chance for bail to terrorists? To murderers? Is the death penalty “cruel” or “unusual” punishment? “ Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” Cruel or Unusual Punishment
  • 14. The Ninth Amendment This is supposed to mean that if the rights were not spelled out specifically in the Constitution, then those rights Belonged to the people. For example, the Constitution has nothing in it about who you use for your Internet service provider. Therefore, the government cannot deny you that choice . “ The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” Rights to the People
  • 15. The Tenth Amendment This is supposed to mean that if the rights were not spelled out specifically in the Constitution, then those rights belonged to the states. For example, the Constitution is silent about driving a car. The power to grant licenses for driving is a power left to the states. Each state has its own law, which is why you can drive a car by yourself at age 15 in South Carolina but have to wait until age 16 in Ohio. “ 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.” Rights to the States