1. U.S. History Chapter 9: Citizenship & the Constitution Section 1: The Bill of Rights

2. The Bill of Rights Antifederalists against Constitution due to absense of a bill of rights U.S. Constitution

3. The Bill of Rights Patrick Henry pushed for rejection Patrick Henry

4. The Bill of Rights James Madison initially opposed amending the Constitution James Madison

5. The Bill of Rights Promises a bill of rights to secure ratification Congress approves 12 amendments States ratify 10 amendments

7. “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.” --United States Constitution, First Amendment

8. The First Amendment First Amendment: protects the most basic rights of U.S. citizens: –Religion –Press –Speech –Assembly –Petition

9. The First Amendment Religion –Congress may not support/interfere w/ religion –No state religion

10. The First Amendment Press –Zenger case –Limitations: Slander/Libel

11. The First Amendment Speech –Freely express and hear idea/views –Limitations: may not endanger public safety

12. The First Amendment Assembly –Must be peaceful –Must not involve illegal activity

13. The First Amendment Petition—to make a request of government

14. “A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. “ --United States Constitution, Second Amendment

17. Protecting Citizens Second Amendment –Deals w/ state militias –Gun control laws do not violate Second Amendment

18. “No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. “ --United States Constitution, Third Amendment

19. Protecting Citizens Third Amendment –Prohibits military from forcing citizens to house soldiers

20. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.“ -- United States Constitution, Fourth Amendment

21. Protecting Citizens Fourth Amendment –Prohibits “unreasonable searches and seizures” –Prohibits authorities from examining a citizen’s property without a search warrant

22. “No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” -- United States Constitution, Fifth Amendment

23. Protecting Citizens Fifth Amendment –Due Process—fair application of the law

25. Protecting Citizens Fifth Amendment –Grand jury indictment required –Protection against self- incrimination

26. Protecting Citizens Fifth Amendment –Prohibits Double Jeopardy—to be tried twice for the same crime

27. Protecting Citizens Fifth Amendment –Eminent Domain—the power to take personal property for public benefit

28. “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” -- United States Constitution, Sixth Amendment

29. Protecting Citizens Sixth Amendment –Quick, public trial by jury –Right to know charges

30. Protecting Citizens Sixth Amendment –Hear/Question witnesses for/against –Right to an attorney

32. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. “

33. “In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.” -- United States Constitution, Seventh Amendment

34. Protecting Citizens Seventh Amendment –Juries may decide civil cases

35. “ Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” -- United States Constitution, Eighth Amendment

36. Bail & Punishment Eight Amendment –Prohibits excessive bail –Prohibits cruel & unusual punishment

38. Cruel & unusual?

39. “ The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” -- United States Constitution, Ninth Amendment

40. The Rights of States & Citizens Ninth Amendment –The rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights citizens have

41. “ The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.” -- United States Constitution, Tenth Amendment

42. The Rights of States & Citizens Tenth Amendment –Any powers not specifically granted to Congress or denied to the states belong to the states

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