Bill of Rights Notes for MT. 1, LT. 3

1st Amendment Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Right to Assemble & Petition (Protest)

2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms

3rd Amendment No Quartering of Troops

4th Amendment Right to Privacy No Searches without Warrants or Probable Cause

5th Amendment No Self-Incrimination Right to Remain Silent No Double Jeopardy Right to Due Process (Fair Treatment)

6th Amendment Right to a Fair & Speedy Trial by Jury Right to an Attorney Right to Confront Witnesses

7th Amendment Right to Jury Trial in Civil Cases

8th Amendment No Excessive Bails or Fines No Cruel or Unusual Punishment

9th Amendment Protection for Rights Not Listed

10th Amendment Limits the Power of Government Reserves Powers to the States or the People

Level 3 Assignments Option 1 Option 2 Create 3 of your own “real life” examples of the Bill of Rights in action Include: A hypothetical situation An explanation of the rights involved Which amendment(s) would apply to the situation Using the Internet or other reliable sources, research 3 real life court cases involving the Bill of Rights Include: A summary of the facts of the case and the specific rights involved Arguments presented by both sides A summary of the court’s decision