Constitutional Rights Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3 Constitutional Rights Lessons 3-1 Foundations of Our Constitution 3-2 Amendments to the Constitution 3-3 Division and Balance of Powers

Foundations of Our Constitution CHAPTER 3 4/12/2017 Chapter 3 LESSON 3-1 Foundations of Our Constitution GOALS Name the documents written in the course of our nation’s founding Explain the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

OUR NATION’S FRAMING DOCUMENTS Chapter 3 OUR NATION’S FRAMING DOCUMENTS Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation U.S. Constitution The Bill of Rights

Declaration of Independence Chapter 3 Declaration of Independence

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Chapter 3 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Document drafted by representatives of the 13 original colonies that asserts the rights desired by the colonists Adopted on July 4, 1776 Declared independence from Great Britain Needed to institute new government New government would derive its power from people

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Chapter 3 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE It declared . . . “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Chapter 3 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Chapter 3 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION The 13 sovereign states united loosely in 1781 under a charter called the Articles of Confederation. Many people felt need for a stronger central government

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Order of Ratification of U.S. Constitution 1 Delaware 12/7/1787 2 Pennsylvania 12/12/1787 3 New Jersey 12/18/1787 4 Georgia 1/2/1788 5 Connecticut 1/9/1788 6 Massachusetts 2/6/1788 7 Maryland 4/28/1788 8 South Carolina 5/23/1788 9 New Hampshire 6/21/1788 10 Virginia 6/26/1788 11 New York 7/26/1788 12 North Carolina 11/21/1789 13 Rhode Island 5/29/1790 Chapter 3 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Articles led to the calling of a special convention of delegates from the original 13 states

U.S. CONSTITUTION Was drafted in the summer of 1787 Chapter 3 U.S. CONSTITUTION Was drafted in the summer of 1787 Provided a workable framework for a federal government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Was declared effective and binding by Congress on March 4, 1789

What’s Your Verdict? What four states took the longest to ratify? Chapter 3 What’s Your Verdict? What four states took the longest to ratify? Virginia / New York / North Carolina / Rhode Island

What’s Your Verdict? Why did four states take longer to ratify? Chapter 3 What’s Your Verdict? Why did four states take longer to ratify? Deficiency in constitution - failure to protect human rights

Chapter 3 THE BILL OF RIGHTS

THE BILL OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution Chapter 3 THE BILL OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution Enacted as a shield against the possible violation of specified human rights Based on: Magna Carta Petition of Right Bill of Rights

Amendment 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of Chapter 3 Amendment 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of

Amendment II Right to a well regulated Militia Chapter 3 Amendment II Right to a well regulated Militia Right to keep and bear Arms

Chapter 3 Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, . . . .

Chapter 3 Amendment IV . . . Right to be secure in their persons, houses, . . . . . Against unreasonable searches and seizures . . .

Chapter 3 Amendment IV

Chapter 3 Amendment V

Chapter 3 Amendment V Held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury . . . be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy . . . . . . to be a witness against himself . . . . . . be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process . . . . . . take private property for public use without just compensation

Amendment VI Enjoy right to a speedy trial Impartial jury Chapter 3 Amendment VI Enjoy right to a speedy trial Impartial jury Informed of nature and cause of accusations Confront witnesses against you Assistance of counsel for your defense

Chapter 3 Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed $20, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the U.S., . . .

Amendment VIII No excessive bail No excessive fines Chapter 3 Amendment VIII No excessive bail No excessive fines No unusual punishments inflicted

Chapter 3 Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people

Chapter 3 Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people

3-1 Questions The Declaration of Independence was adopted on Chapter 3 3-1 Questions The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 July 4, 1789 July 4, 1861

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions July 4, 1776

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions The “inalienable rights” mentioned in the Declaration of Independence are “life, liberty, and the pursuit of _________”

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions happiness

3-1 Questions The American War of Independence lasted about Two years Chapter 3 3-1 Questions The American War of Independence lasted about Two years Four years Eight years Ten years

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions Eight years

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions The 13 colonies originally created a common government under the “Articles of Incorporation” TRUE / FALSE

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions False - Declaration of Independence

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions Critics of the original Constitution claimed the wording failed to protect human _____________

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions Rights

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions ____________ was the thirteenth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions Rhode Island

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions Which of the first 10 amendments guarantees freedom of the press? First Second Third Freedom of the press is not guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions First

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions The original Bill of Rights contains the right of peaceful assembly. TRUE / FALSE

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions TRUE

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions Term limits on representatives were imposed by the Articles of Confederation. TRUE / FALSE

Chapter 3 3-1 Questions TRUE