The Bill of Rights

Explain the following quote and give an example.. “Not everything that is immoral is illegal” Immoral = purposely going against the ideas of right or wrong.

For each of the following laws, indicate whether moral, economic, political or social values are involved - EXPLAIN All drivers must stop at signs. All drivers must stop at signs. It is a crime to cheat on your tax return. It is a crime to cheat on your tax return. All citizens may vote at the age of 18. All citizens may vote at the age of 18. All students are given a free education in the United States. All students are given a free education in the United States. Possession of marijuana is a crime. Possession of marijuana is a crime.

What are the Bill of Rights? Amendments 1-10, of the United States Constitution, constitute the Bill of Rights. Amendments 1-10, of the United States Constitution, constitute the Bill of Rights. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, added in 1791, which guarantee the liberty of the individual. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, added in 1791, which guarantee the liberty of the individual.

Who determines what the Bill of Rights Means? Who’s job is it to interpret the constitution? Who’s job is it to interpret the constitution? The supreme court.  Judicial review. The supreme court.  Judicial review

The First 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. 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. There are 5 rights mentioned. What are those 5 rights? There are 5 rights mentioned. What are those 5 rights?

Freedom of Religion Inspired by pilgrims. Inspired by pilgrims. The Establishment Clause = separation of church and state. The Establishment Clause = separation of church and state. The Free Exercise Clause = government can’t interfere with a person’s religious practice(s). The Free Exercise Clause = government can’t interfere with a person’s religious practice(s). Religious freedom is an absolute right, and includes the right to practice any religion of one’s choice, or no religion at all, and to do this without government control. Religious freedom is an absolute right, and includes the right to practice any religion of one’s choice, or no religion at all, and to do this without government control.

Freedom of Speech Why does the United States protect free speech? Why does the United States protect free speech? Can you think of examples in history when this right was denied people? Is this still occurring today? Can you think of examples in history when this right was denied people? Is this still occurring today? Should some groups be denied freedom of speech? Should some groups be denied freedom of speech? KKK KKK Nazi Party Nazi Party Racial Supremacy groups Racial Supremacy groups

Freedom of the Press How does having freedom of the press protect the people from government? How does having freedom of the press protect the people from government?

Freedom to Petition the Government The right to petition our Government, though often overlooked in comparison with the other freedoms listed in the First Amendment, is nonetheless a very significant right that we have in this country. This right grants people not only the freedom to stand up and speak out against injustices they feel are occurring, but also grants the power to help change those injustices. The right to petition our Government, though often overlooked in comparison with the other freedoms listed in the First Amendment, is nonetheless a very significant right that we have in this country. This right grants people not only the freedom to stand up and speak out against injustices they feel are occurring, but also grants the power to help change those injustices.

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Federal vs. State Laws What do you think is the difference between a state law and a federal law? What do you think is the difference between a state law and a federal law? Are there instances where State and Federal laws clash? Are there instances where State and Federal laws clash? fvst fvst

3 Branches of Government