I. Bill of Rights

A. Background Review What are the Bill of Rights? Which political party wanted this so badly? Why was the Bill of Rights passed?

B. Bill of Rights Video Write the 1 st Amendment through 10 th Amendment down on your paper. As you watch the video, write down the descriptions of the amendments that you hear. Video: guide-to-the-bill-of-rights-belinda- stutzman#reviewhttp://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-3-minute- guide-to-the-bill-of-rights-belinda- stutzman#review

C. Organization The Bill of Rights is generally broken down into three categories: Individual freedoms – Protection from government power – Rights of the accused – Write beside each category the numbers of the amendments that best belong to the category. If you think that an amendment goes under more than one, write the specific part of the amendment that falls underneath that category.

Independent Practice In your daily life, what are the two amendments from the Bill of Rights that affect you the most/are the most important in your life? Write a 6-8 sentence paragraph explaining your answer.

Exit Ticket 1)The Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution to a. provide the president with the power to enforce the laws b. protect individuals’ civil liberties c. establish a presidential cabinet d. guarantee voting privileges to all citizens

Exit Ticket 2) Which statement best shows the desire for protections such as those in the Bill of Rights? a. “Each person must be able to voice his or her concerns on all issues that involve this new nation and bear the responsibility for the decisions made.” b. “The power of this new nation must rest in a strong, stable group that makes important decisions with the approval, but not participation, of all.” c. “There must be several governments within one nation to ensure adequate voice and responsibility to all.” d. “Individuals must not allow their freedoms to be swallowed by an all powerful government.”

Exit Ticket 3) How is the Bill of Rights a part of the American identity today?