Bellringer – Name the 7 Articles to the Constitution and a brief description of the purpose of each Article
Documents that influenced our Constitution
Article VII The holdouts were…???
VI – In criminal cases, right to a speedy trial; informed of charges, confront witnesses, call witnesses, right to attorney. VII – In civil cases, at value over $20, right to trial by jury; facts about the case are decided by the jury and cannot be changed.
VIII – Excessive bail, fines, cruel or unusual punishment cannot be inflicted IX – The rights listed in the Constitution cannot be construed to deny other rights retained by the people. X – Powers not delegated in the Constitution are reserved to the states and people
What are civil rights? … personal, natural rights of individuals What is due process? … having established jurisdiction over defendant, given proper notice, and proper hearing, requires the law to provide fairness in applying just laws
Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth
XI ◦ Our Judicial system doesn’t extend over foreign nationals XII ◦ Duties of election for President and Vice-President are delegated to Electors XIII ◦ ABOLITION OF SLAVERY
XIV ◦ No states may make a law that denies citizens rights under the US Constitution; requirements for apportioning Senators and Representatives XV ◦ Gave slaves and all citizens the right to vote XVI ◦ Congress can collect income taxes
XVIII ◦ Prohibited manufacture and sale of alcohol ◦ XXI - Repealed 18 th amendment XIX ◦ Women get right to vote XX ◦ Term of president and vice-president was set
XXII ◦ On Jan 20 th the President takes office XXIV ◦ Gave all citizens the right to vote (again) XXVI ◦ Gave 18 year-olds right to vote