http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-wasn-t-the-bill-of-rights-originally-in-the-us-constitution-james-coll Video: Bill of Rights
Essential Question #1 Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights: WHY? Before the new Constitution could go into effect, at least 9 of the 13 states need to ratify it. Ratify = Approve Supporters of ratification were called Federalists. Opponents of ratification were called Antifederalists.
The Bill of Rights: WHY? The Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms. They were afraid of being oppressed by the federal government, just as they were under the King of England. Oppressed = Kept down by unfair authority
The Bill of Rights: WHY? Finally, the Federalists agreed to add a bill of rights after the new government took effect.
The Bill of Rights: WHY?
Essential Question #2 2. How does the Bill of Rights protect individual rights?
The Bill of Rights The 1st ten amendments to the Constitution have come to be known as the “Bill of Rights.” of
The 1st Amendment Guarantees freedom of… Religion Speech Assembly Press Petition
The 2nd Amendment Protects the rights of states to maintain a militia & of citizens to bear arms
Why do you think they would include this amendment? The 2nd Amendment Why do you think they would include this amendment?
Group Work Read the passage out loud. Discuss the possible meaning. Decide which rights are protected.
The 3rd Amendment Restricts quartering of troops in private homes
Why do you think they would include this amendment? The 3rd Amendment Why do you think they would include this amendment?
The 4th Amendment Protects against “unreasonable searches and seizures”
Group Share!
The 5th Amendment Assures the right not to be deprived of “life, liberty, or property, without due process of law” No “double jeopardy” A person cannot be forced to testify against themselves
The 6th Amendment Guarantees the right to a speedy & public trial by an impartial jury (in criminal cases)
The 7th Amendment Assures the right to a jury trial in civil cases (lawsuits) over $20
Group Share!
The 8th Amendment Protects against excessive bail, or cruel & unusual punishment
The 9th Amendment Powers reserved to the people Prevents the govt. from claiming that the only rights people have are those listed in the Bill of Rights to the
The 10th Amendment Powers reserved to the states Any powers not given to the Federal Govt. in the Constitution (or denied to the states by the Constitution) belong to the states to the
Exit Discussion Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? How does the Bill of Rights protect the individual rights of American citizens?
Today Finish this week’s assignments Finish old assignments Work on Study Guide
THURSDAY! Find a pencil! Study for 5 minutes!
After you complete the test: Finish this week’s assignments Finish old assignments Work on HW from another class!
FRIDAY! Please take out a pen/pencil and find your “BILL” assignment on the back table!
FRIDAY! Find a colored pen or pencil! Pick up your test from the back table!
Today: Grade your test Do test corrections Why you got it wrong How you now know the correct answer Work on Bill of Rights Assignment Create your own B.o.R. scenario!
Today: Grade your test Do test corrections Why you got it wrong How you now know the correct answer Work on Bill of Rights Assignment Create your own B.o.R. scenario!