Preamble and Bill of Rights

Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

Bill of Rights

Federalist Wanted a strong central government Wrote the Federalist Papers Hamilton John Jay Madison Wanted Representation Separation of powers Checks and Balances 3 branches In favor of the Constitution

Anti-Federalist Liked the weak, central government Patrick Henry was most famous George Madison Samuel Adams Elbridge Gerry (gerrymandering) Mercy Otis Warren (woman) Arguments Gave too much power to the National Government Too much power to the executive branch Congress could take away power Not adequately separate powers Keep army during peacetime No Bill of Rights Should have been open to the public

Bill of Rights

1st Amendment Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of Press Right to peaceably assemble and petition the government

2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms

3rd Amendment Right to Privacy No quartering troops in times of peace

4th Amendment Search and Seizure Right to be protected against unreasonable searchers and seizures without a warrant

5th Amendment Legal Safeguards Double jeopardy Grand Jury Witness against himself Not deprived of life, liberty or property without due process Just compensation for poperty

6th Amendment Fair Trial Speedy and public Trial Impartial jury Informed of charges Right to an attorney

7th Amendment Common Law rights Lawsuits More than $20 can have a jury

8th Amendment No excessive bail Cruel and unusual punishment

9th Amendment Peoples’ Rights Cannot deny you your rights as a citizens

10th Amendment States’ Rights Reserved rights to the States that are not covered in the Constitution