Response Question 1/22/14 Of the rights described in the Bill of Rights, and further amendments to the constitution, which is the most important and why?

The Amendments

1st Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances...

“Well regulated Militia” 2nd Amendment A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. “Well regulated Militia” a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency.

3rd Amendment No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

4th Amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

You cannot be tried for the same crime twice 5th Amendment The right that the state must follow all laws. If they do not you will go free (mistrial). Due Process Self-Incrimination You have the right to not admit to a crime and say nothing that might get you into deeper trouble. Double Jeopardy You cannot be tried for the same crime twice

At your trial you can bring witnesses to defend you 6th Amendment Fair and Speedy Trial That you cannot be held in prison without the court setting a date for your trial. Witnesses At your trial you can bring witnesses to defend you Lawyer You have the right to have an attorney whether you can afford it or not (public Defender)

7th Amendment Trial by Jury You have the right to have to a Jury of 12 of your peers to hear your case and decide whether you are innocent or guilty.

8th Amendment Excessive fines and Bail When you are put in jail often a bail will be set based on the severity of the crime. You will be held in jail until you pay bail and until a judge or jury finds you innocent. Excessive fines and Bail Cruel and Unusual Punishment You cannot be tortured, you must receive food and shelter, and protection from others in jail.

Rights retained by the people. 9th Amendment Rights retained by the people. 10th Amendment If it’s not the federal governments job it’s up to the states to decide.

11th Amendment 12th Amendment Disallows people from one state suing a state they do not live in. (Sovereign Immunity) 12th Amendment Creating the electoral college and how they president/vice are elected.

13th Amendment 14th Amendment 15th Amendment abolish slavery All born in the US are citizens, equal protection 15th Amendment No denial of vote due to race, color, or previous servitude.

16th Amendment 17th Amendment 18th Amendment Congress can tax! Senators are voted on by the people. 18th Amendment Prohibition of Alcohol

Women's suffrage (right to vote) 19th Amendment Women's suffrage (right to vote) 20th Amendment When terms for pres/congress begin 21st Amendment Repeal of amendment 18

22nd Amendment 23rd Amendment 24th Amendment Presidents can only serve 2 terms 23rd Amendment D.C. citizens can vote for president (3 electors) 24th Amendment Abolish Poll Taxes

25th Amendment 26th Amendment 27th Amendment Process of passing on presidential duties in case he/she is unable. 26th Amendment Changed voting age to 18! 27th Amendment Fixes date congress gets pay increase...

Amendment activity Today we will make videos that depict certain amendments to our constitution using Your task You and your group will be assigned 2 Amendments. For each you will make a 6 second Vine. In the first second of the video you must display the Amendment # and a brief summary. Then create a quick clever way of displaying the amendment. Once completed send a link to the scostanzo@srcs.k12.ca.us entitle the email # Amendment Period ____ Group #

Groups 1 = Amendments 2 and 10 2 = Amendments 13 and 4 3 = Amendments 1 and 18 4 = Amendments 6 and 21 5 = Amendments 3 and 15 6 = Amendments 16 and 5 7 = Amendments 7 and 26 8 = Amendments 8 and 9

Federalist / Antifederalist ideologies Quest Know Amendments 1-10 Bill of Rights 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 26 Federalist / Antifederalist ideologies Chronology of gaining a US constitution 1775, 1776, 1777, 1783, 1789, 1791 Know what the first three Articles of the constitution refer to.

Federalist / Antifederalist ideologies Quest Know Amendments 1-10 Bill of Rights 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 26 Federalist / Antifederalist ideologies Chronology of gaining a US constitution 1775, 1776, 1777, 1783, 1789, 1791 Know what the first three Articles of the constitution refer to. Review Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau worksheet