The Bill of Rights

Adding the Bill of Rights…the “why” Anti-federalists refused to sign the Constitution unless it included a Bill of Rights. A bill of rights was needed to protect basic liberties like speech and religion.

Adding the Bill of Rights…the “how” In order to add the Bill of Rights, the Constitution had to be AMENDED. This is not easy to do!! Difficult Process. 1791: Bill of Rights Added to the Constitution. The first 10 AMENDMENTS!!!

Amendment Process

Amendment Process Proposed by Congress by 2/3 Of each House Ratified by 3/4ths of all State assemblies Conventions of 3/4ths states

Defining the Bill of Rights Using your Textbook, pp. 237 – 239, define each amendment in your own words.

1. Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly

2. Right to bear arms (own a weapon)

3. Freedom from quartering soldiers

4. Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures (without a warrant)

5. Rights of the accused (due process) and “plead the 5th)

6. Right to a speedy and public trial

7. Right to a trial by jury

8. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

9. Rights given to the people

10. Powers reserved for the states

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Study guide, question no. 6

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? An American citizen is anyone who is born on U.S. soil.

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? An American citizen is anyone who is born on U.S. soil. Also, anyone born in another country to a U.S. citizen is a citizen.

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? An American citizen is anyone who is born on U.S. soil. Also, anyone born in another country to a U.S. citizen is a citizen. Also, a person who was born in another country can become a citizen through naturalization.

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Three basic rights: The right to be protected from unfair government actions

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Three basic rights: The right to be protected from unfair government actions The right to be treated equally with others

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Three basic rights: The right to be protected from unfair government actions The right to be treated equally with others The right to enjoy our basic freedoms

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic duties (things we are required to do):

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic duties (things we are required to do): We must obey the law

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic duties (things we are required to do): We must obey the law We must pay our taxes

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic duties (things we are required to do): We must obey the law We must pay our taxes We must serve on a jury if we are called

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic duties (things we are required to do): We must obey the law We must pay our taxes We must serve on a jury if we are called All males 18 and older must register with the government in case they are needed to defend the country (the draft)

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic responsibilities (things we should do): We should vote

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic responsibilities (things we should do): We should vote We should support our families

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic responsibilities (things we should do): We should vote We should support our families We should get an education

What does it mean to be a “citizen” of the United States? Four basic responsibilities (things we should do): We should vote We should support our families We should get an education We should keep ourselves informed about public issues