Changes to the New Constitution

What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution? Quick Review What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution? What are the Bill of Rights? What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Amending the Constitution There have been 11,372 attempts to amend the Constitution since 1789 Only 27 have been approved Congress and ratified by the states.

Bill of Rights A brief introduction to the Bill of Rights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYEfLm5dLMQ

Amendment 1 Freedom of religion Speech Press Right to assemble Petition the government

Amendment 2 Right to bear arms Relates to the maintenance of a militia ~Restrictions on this right include requiring gun license, and restricting concealed weapons

Amendment 3 Prohibits stations of troops in homes without consent

Amendment 4 Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires probable cause for search warrants Illegally obtained evidence is not allowed in court

Amendment 5 Grand jury indicted before you can be tried for a capital crime protects against double jeopardy Free from self-incrimination (do not have to testify against yourself) Guarantees due process Eminent domain- governed cannot take private property for public use without compensation.

Amendment 6 Ensures right to speedy trial Must be informed of charges Right to counsel (attorney) Accused must be present to hear witness testifying against him/her Accused has the right to call witnesses in his/her favor

Amendment 7 Provides trial by jury Preserved for cases involving more than $20

Amendment 8 Prohibits excessive bail or extreme fines Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment DISCLAIMER: People have MANY other rights other than those listed specifically in the constitution

10th Amendment Gives the states and the people all powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution. States create their own laws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWPTjFbBj10

Scenarios #1 – Yes – 6: Right to Counsel #2 – Yes – 7: Right to a jury #3- Yes – 2, 4, 5: Bear arms, illegal search, due process #4 – Yes – 5 and 6: Self-incrimination, right to counsel #5 – Yes- 3: No Quartering #6- No – 4: Search and Seizure #7 – Yes – 1: Right Assemble

Scenarios #8 – No – 8: Unreasonable Punishment #9 – Yes- 2: Right to Bear Arms #10- N0 – 1: Freedom of Pres

We know our rights, but what are our responsibilities???? Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of Press Freedom to Peaceably Assemble Freedom to Petition the Government Right to keep and bear arms Freedom from quartering soldiers Right to a speedy trial Right to an attorney Freedom from self incrimination Freedom from excessive fines or bails Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment People have other rights not listed The state gets to determine other rights for their people RESPONSIBILITIES Vote Register for selective service Serve jury duty Obey the laws of state and nation Pay taxes Report illegal activity Sing the national anthem Pledge to the flag