Protection in the Bill of Rights Chapter 6 Section 2

Protections of Individual Freedoms Read page 163. Freedom of Religion 1st Amendment: Every American is free to follow the religion of their choice. This first amendment also separates church and the state. This means the government can not favor one religion over another.

Protections of Individual Freedoms Freedom of Speech 1st Amendment: As an American you have the right to speak and write freely. However, this freedom is limited. You are not free to slander, or tell lies that damage another’s reputation. You also can not incite violence.

Protections of Individual Freedoms Freedom of the Press 1st Amendment: Guarantees that people may criticize the government without fearing arrest. Guarantees that citizens can get information and hear different opinions. However, this freedom also has its limits. For example, a newspaper cannot be libel or print lies about a person. Also, the lives of individuals cannot be endangered. What example does the book use?

Protections of Individual Freedoms Freedom of Assembly 1st Amendment: This is the right to meet together. What example does the book use? Freedom of Petition 1st Amendment: Any citizen or group of citizens has the right to ask the government or its representative to change a law, make a new one, or to solve problems that arise in other ways. How can citizen’s do this?

Protections Against Abuse of Power The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th amendments all help protect citizens from the abuse of power by the police and judges or by other government officials. Where do these rights extend from?

Protections Against Abuse of Power Right to Bear Arms 2nd Amendment: Right to legally own a fire arm. With the American Revolution fresh in their minds the Framers recognized the importance of militias, or groups of armed citizen’s played in the victory of the British. Quartering of Soldiers 3rd Amendment: The government must obtain consent from a citizen before housing a soldier.

Protections of Individual Freedoms Unreasonable Searches and Seizures 4th Amendment: No government official can search or seize a citizen or a citizen’s property without a valid reason (search warrant). Who gets a warrant? How is it obtained? During the years before the American Revolution officers had the right to make unlimited searches and seizures- without warning or reason. This amendment protects against abuses of power.

Protections of Individual Freedoms Protecting Property Rights 5th Amendment: The government has the power of eminent domain- the power to take private property for public use, however the government must pay the owner a fair price.

Protections of the Accused Miranda Rights- Miranda v. Arizona 1966. The rights of the accused are laid out in the 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th amendments. What document inspired these rights? What did it say? All American citizens have the right to due process of law. Define.

Protections of the Accused Fifth Amendment Cannot be a witness against yourself. Miranda Warnings Anyone accused of a crime must be indicted by a grand jury. What is a grand jury? Protects against double jeopardy.

Protections of the Accused Right to Trial by Jury 6th Amendment: Guarantee’s a citizen’s right to a speedy, public, and fair trial in any case involving a crime. Right to a lawyer. Right to know the accusations he/she faces. Right to see his/her accuser. 7th Amendment: Right to a trial by jury.

Protections of the Accused The 6th & 7th Amendments together allow people to have trust and confidence in the government. Right to Bail, Fines, and Punishments

Protections of Other Rights What was one of the objections of adding the Bill of Rights? Who provided a solution? What was suggested? The 9th Amendment states that citizens rights are not limited to the ones listed in the Constitution. The 10th Amendment settled the question arising from Article I. Article I describes the powers of Congress, which it does not, and which powers are denied to the states. The 10th Amendment declares that those powers belong to the state governments or to the people.