For the next two minutes you are to be answering the following question… You will need to write the entire time… Why should we study the Constitution? Do not just tell me “Because it is an important document.” or “Because we have to.”
Turn to your neighbor and share what you wrote down. I will be asking you to tell me what your partner shared with you. Write down your homework
Congress shall make no law restricting an establishment of religion Abridging the freedom of speech or press The right of the people to assemble Petition the government
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed
Quartering soldiers in any house without the consent of the owner
Unreasonable search and seizure No warrant shall be issued without probable cause
Must be indicted by a grand jury Double jeopardy Self-incrimination Nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law
Right to a speedy and pubic trial by impartial jury Right to an attorney
Right to a trial by jury
Excessive bail shall not be required No cruel and unusual punishment
The rights listed in the Constitution are not all the rights guaranteed the people
Any power not listed in the Constitution to the Federal Government are reserved to the states and the people
A person from one state can sue another in a different state
The procedure for electing the President and Vice- President by the electoral collage
Abolished slavery in the United states
People have rights on the federal and state levels
Ensured voting rights regardless of race This amendment did not address gender
The United States government can collect income taxes
Senators are chosen by the people of the state not by the legislature
Only amendment repealed Prohibited the sale and manufacture of alcohol
Gave women the right to vote
Starts new date for the start of the Presidential and Congressional terms
Repealed the 18 th amendment
Established the number of times a President could be elected Two- Four year terms
Gave Washington DC three electors in Presidential elections
No tax could be charged to vote for any federal office
Rules for when the President becomes unable to perform his duties
Gave 18 year olds the right to vote
Any law that increases the pay of legislators may not take effect until after an election
GO to ent-resources/play-games/life-without-the- bill-of-rights/ and experience what life would be like with out the Bill of Rights. ent-resources/play-games/life-without-the- bill-of-rights/
Mr. Toth and I will count you off into groups of three. As a group, you will create your own version of the Bill of Rights(first 10 amendments). All amendments must be school appropriate. All members of the group must agree on all amendments that are written. This will be collected for a grade. If you finish, go to to take a practice test about the Constitution.