Let Freedom Ring Bill of Rights – Written by James Madison Added to Constitution in 1791

Bill of Rights First 10 Amendments to Constitution James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because of: 1. Virginia Plan 2. Taking notes during the Constitutional Convention 3. Federalists Papers 4. Author of Bill of Rights

Amendment 1 Freedom of Religion Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Speech Stop the War! Stop the War! Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom to Petition Dear Mr. President,

Amendment 2 The Right to Bear Arms Originally meant for the people to be able to set up militias to defend themselves, as they did during the Revolution.

Amendment 3 You can’t stay here! Originated from the Revolution. This was one of the wrongdoings of the King. No quartering (lodging) soldiers in private houses

Amendment 4 Police, open up! I hear you knocking, but you can’t come in without a warrant! The govt. can not search your property without a search warrant or probable cause (Originated from Revolution). No unreasonable searches and seizures

You have the right to an attorney … Amendment 5 Due Process You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney … On board

Amendment 6 Right to a Speedy and Public Trial by Jury Court’s adjourned! Right to a Speedy and Public Trial by Jury

Amendment 7 Guilty Right to a trial by jury in Civil Cases ($$$$) that is $20 or more

Amendment 8 Confess or I’ll beat it out of you! No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail

Amendment 9 Privacy We have other rights too! Powers Reserved to the People (anything not listed in Constitution belong to the people)

Amendment 10 The states have rights too! States’ Rights (Powers not specifically given to the Federal govt. belong to the States)