CHAPTER 4: THE BILL OF RIGHTS Integrated Government

Bell Ringer!!!  What happened in the Tinker v. Des Moines School District case we discussed yesterday??  Can you think of a similar situation that could take place at our school today???  Discuss this with a partner and we will share

Civil Liberties  Civil Liberties: Freedoms of thought and action without government interference or unfair treatment  Bill of Rights: First 10 Amendments to the Constitution Designed to protect rights and liberties of the American people The First Amendment spells out 5 key freedoms Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly, Petition the government

First Amendment  Freedom of Speech:  Allows Americans to speak freely without fear of punishment by the government  “Speech” includes art, music, clothing and other forms of expression  This right is NOT without limits, however Slander: Spreading spoken lies about somebody that may harm their reputation Libel: Printing lies about another that may damage their reputation

First Amendment  Freedom of Speech:  Clear and Present Danger: Restricts speech that may cause actions harmful to the country  Schenck vs. United States: Conviction upheld for socialist leaflets questioning the WWI draft

First Amendment  Freedom of the Press:  Guarantees the press freedom to report news, events and opinions without censorship by the government Press includes radio, tv, internet, newspaper, magazines  Censorship: banning/removal of content because it contains ideas that may be alarming, offensive, or critical of the government  Freedom of the press is not unlimited  May not threaten national security, obscenity laws, libel  DO SCHOOL PAPERS OFFER FREEDOM OF THE PRESS?

First Amendment  Freedom of Assembly:  People have the right to associate in groups of their choice and assemble to share their opinions  Limits on Assembly: Assemblies must be peaceful Government is allowed to require permits before protest/assembly

First Amendment  Freedom of Religion:  Establishment Clause: Congress may not establish a national religion/church  Free Exercise Clause: Citizens are allowed to practice their faith as they wish  Separation of Church & State: Religion must remain separate from the operation of the government

First Amendment  Right to Petition:  Right to express ideas to government Signing petitions, writing to government officials

Fourth Amendment  4th Amendment:  Protects American citizens against unlawful search and seizure by government officials  Search Warrant: Court order, granted by a judge to search a person’s home/possessions Evidence must be presented to suggest that a search is likely to turn up something before a warrant is granted Designed to protect against random invasions of privacy by the government

Prove You Know… 1. What does the 4 th Amendment protect? 2. Summarize the article in three sentences. 3. What was the outcome of the case? 4. How does this article relate to you and your future?

Fifth Amendment  5th Amendment:  Offers the following protections for those accused of crimes:  Indictment: Formally being charged with a crime  Grand Jury: Group of citizens that determines whether there is evidence to indict somebody for a crime  You have the right to not incriminate yourself/testify against yourself (plead the 5th)

Fifth Amendment  5th Amendment:  Due Process: The 5th guarantees all protections of the legal process  Eminent Domain: The government may take private property from citizens for public use Must be for a public good & the owner must be paid a fair price for their property