Contemporary issues and Individual Rights.

Freedom from . . .

Freedom to . . .

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .” -Thomas Jefferson 1776 Declaration of Independence.

Life- the right to live, your right to live is limited in terms of time Liberty- The freedom to make decisions Pursuit of Happiness- property, security, and happiness property- the right to use your natural talents, abilities, and ideas to improve your life either through self-serving creations or trade.

14th Amendment extends the Bill of Rights to the state level

14th Amendment extends the Bill of Rights to the state level

Life Liberty Property Pursuit of Happiness (+) (-) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13

14 15 16 19 26 Life Liberty Property Pursuit of Happiness (+) (-) What makes the 16th Amendment different from the Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments? 16th Amendment The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

If completed correctly, why was creating social policy difficult? Why is it difficult to create policies for the following topics? Gun Violence Health Care Affordable College Surveillance Campaign Finance LGBT Equality

Make a list of contemporary topics that specifically involved individuals rights. “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . . “ b. When individual rights come in conflict what are some methods to resolve the issue? c. In your opinion are there any issues where the government have grown beyond its original purpose?

Relate to a contemporary issue. How should this issue be resolved?

The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment

14th Amendment extends the Bill of Rights to the state level

What types of rights are being protected by the first three amendments?

Amendments 1 through 3 protect the individuals natural rights. Individuals would retain these rights even in the absence of government. You have the right to the following: Life Freedom of choice Expression Property Security These are negative rights meaning others have the responsibility not to interfere. Relate the first 3 amendments to contemporary topics.

What types of rights are being protected by amendments 4 through 8?

Relate these amendments to contemporary topics. Amendments 4 through 8 protect the individuals legal rights within the system. The Government has the power to take an individual’s rights of life, liberty, and property but it has the burden of proof. Within our legal system individuals have the following rights: Presumed innocent until proven guilty, the state has the burden of proof Protection against random searches and seizure of your property and self without probable cause The right to remain silent, jury, lawyer, no double jeopardy, due process A fair and speedy trial Relate these amendments to contemporary topics.

Just because they didn’t mention a right does not mean we don’t have that right. Unwritten powers reserved to the people or the state.

The Bill of Rights extends to state law, equal protection clause

What types of rights are being protected by amendments 9, 10, and 14. Relate these amendments to contemporary topics.

Select an essential question from unit 6. Answer the question. Does your answer to the essential question confirm or refute the corresponding enduring understanding of the course? Explain your reasoning