The Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 LG: 8.33 Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including the purposes of government listed in the Preamble, separation of powers, check and balances, the amendment process, federalism, and recognition of and protections of individual rights in the Bill of Rights.

James Madison promised that a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution. Majority Rule: the idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone. Negative aspect: small groups and individuals might lose their rights

U.S. Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights ensures that the rights of all citizens are protected. LG: 8.33 Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, and recognition of and protections of individual rights in the Bill of Rights.

First Amendment The most basic rights of all U.S. citizens – Freedom of religion – Freedom of the press – Freedom of speech – Freedom of assembly – The right to petition

The Second, Third, and Fourth Amendments relate to colonial disputes with Britain and reflect many of the ideals outlined in the Declaration of Independence.

Second Amendment State militias – National Guard has replaced organized state militias today Right to bear arms – Lots of debate about this interpretation!

Third Amendment Prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers

Fourth Amendment Rule against “unreasonable searches and seizures”

The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth Amendments provide guidelines for protecting the rights of the accused.

Fifth Amendment a.Due process: the law must be fairly applied to everyone! b.Protects people form having to testify at their own trial c.Double jeopardy: a person cannot be tried again for the same crime d.No can have their property taken without due process of law

Sixth Amendment Protects the rights of a person who has been indicted (charged with a crime)  public trials ….. By a jury of your peers  the right to know the charges against you  know your accuser(s)  the right to an attorney

Seventh Amendment The right to have a jury try a civil case Civil cases usually involve money or property – Defective stuff – Divorce – Owed a debt – Dispute with a neighbor

Eighth Amendment Allows bail: a set amount of money that defendants pay the court if they fail to appear in court at the proper time – The defendant can avoid staying in jail until the proper time Cruel and Unusual Punishment – We debate what that means today with captial punishment

The Ninth and Tenth Amendments cover any rights that were not explained in the first 8 amendments, including states rights and individual rights.

Ninth Amendment Say the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights citizens have – So amendments can be added at a later time!

Tenth Amendment Recognizes that the states and the people have additional powers – “delegated powers” It protects citizen’s rights It helps keep the balance of power

U.S. Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights ensures that the rights of all citizens are protected. LG: 8.33 Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, and recognition of and protections of individual rights in the Bill of Rights.

Groups A Choose someone to take notes Choose someone to share with the class The Bill of Rights ensures that the rights of all citizens are protected. How? For each of the first 10 Amendments write an example of how that amendment protects YOUR rights? Think about what you like to do? Think about what you do everyday and what it would be like if you were no longer allowed to do it? Think about if you got charged with a crime that you didn’t commit? Or a crime that you might commit..oops! Maybe you know someone who is fighting with someone else (a neighbor, a corporation, the school system, an automobile manufacturer) How does the BofR help that person?