1. LE1-C2S1T2pg51-55 Rights, Responsibilities, and Privileges

2. Purpose This lesson explores the basic freedoms and rights given to all American citizens in the Bill of Rights.

3. 1. Explain the differences between Rights, Responsibilities, and Privileges. 2. List the basic rights guaranteed in the first ten amendments to the Constitution. 3. Identify rights violations in various scenarios. 4. Develop role-plays that demonstrate an understanding of basic rights in a courtroom situation.

4. CPS Key Word Questions (1-3)

5. Executive Branch ______________ – the part of government that is concerned with carrying out federal laws.

6. Legislative Branch – the part of government that has the power to make and pass laws.

7. Judicial Branch _____________ – the part of government concerned with justice and the legal system.

8. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

9. How ready are you to learn today? A.Not very ready…my mind is distracted by other things. B.A little slow to get going… but starting to wake up. C.Good to go… bring on the lesson. D.I am focused, alert, energized, and ready to learn!

10. The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States are known as what? A.Document of Rights B.Bill of Privileges C.Document of Freedoms D.Bill of Rights

11. List 2-3 freedoms we have in the United States that people in other countries may not have. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

12.  The United States is a representative government.  The Bill of Rights was inspired by _______________ and drafted by James Madison.  The Bill of Rights was accepted into the ___________ as the first 10 amendments in 1791. Constitution Thomas Jefferson

13. First Amendment – Freedom of ______, freedom of ______, freedom of the _____, freedom of assembly, and freedom of petition. religion speechpress

14. Second Amendment – The right to bear arms. Prevents government from prohibiting ownership of weapons by citizens.

15.  Third Amendment – Quartering of soldiers. The government can never force citizens to house soldiers during peacetime in their own homes, without their consent.  Fourth Amendment – Search and seizure. Limits the government’s power to search and to take custody of a citizen’s property.

16. CPS Lesson Question (3)

17. True or False: The second amendment gives citizens the right to join any religious body they so choose. A.True B.False This freedom is provided by the first amendment.

18.  The Fifth Amendment – Criminal proceedings and due process. Gives all citizens accused of major crimes the right to have their cases considered by a grand jury.  Sixth Amendment – The right to a trial by ____. Guarantees citizens a prompt and public trial. American officers must inform people of the crime in which they are charged. Accused persons have a right to a lawyer. jury

19.  The Seventh Amendment – The right to a civil trial. Right to trial by jury in certain cases.  The Eighth Amendment – Punishment for crimes. States that bails cannot be set to unreasonable amounts. Courts cannot give cruel or unusual punishments.  The Ninth and Tenth Amendments – Gives the states and people powers not expressly given to the federal government. Not all rights are covered in Bill of Rights.

20. CPS Lesson Question (4)

21. The Sixth Amendment states that an accused person can hear all witnesses called against them and can also do what? A.Not attend their trial B.Call witnesses to appear in court C.Not pay bail if they cannot afford it D.Have property taken away by the government as punishment of a crime

22. List 2-3 of the most important amendments to you. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

24. Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera