1. As you Arrive….
Place your cell phone or other small electronic devices in the in the Cell Phone Parking Lot.
Take out your blogging assignment.
Take 5 minutes and Review for your QUIZ!

2. Let’s get Started!
Copy the Venn below and complete. Scan the QR Code for help.
Federalist
Anti- Federalist

3. Division of Powers Under the Constitution and The First Amendment

4. Federalism
Federalism- the division of power between the national and state governments

5. Federal Powers
Delegated Powers– Powers granted to the National Government through the US Constitution
Expressed (Enumerated) Powers
Implied Powers
Inherent Powers

6. Federal Powers continued…
Expressed (Enumerated) Powers- powers that are spelled out in the Constitution
Examples- raise an army, declare war & establish courts

7. Federal Powers continued…
Implied Powers- Delegated powers of the gov’t that are suggested by the expressed powers; powers that branch from the “necessary and proper clause”
Necessary and proper clause (Article I Section 8 Clause 18)- Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary to carry out their expressed powers

8. Federal Powers continued…
Inherent Powers- Powers the government has (not clearly stated) because it has to represent the US government within the world community
Examples- regulate immigration

9. Reserved Powers
Reserved Powers (STATE POWERS)- Powers the Constitution does not grant to the National Government and does not deny the States. In other words, states have all powers not granted to the federal government by the Constitution

10. Concurrent Powers
Concurrent Powers- The powers that both the National and the State governments have and exercise; Shared powers

11. The First Amendment

12. Amendment Process Proposal: Ratification: - By a 2/3 vote in Congress
- Or by a national convention
Ratification:
- By ¾ of the states by a vote in each legislatures
- Or by calling special state conventions

13. What are Civil Liberties?
The freedoms we have to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair treatment

14. What five basic freedoms does the 1st Amendment protect?

15. 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.

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17. R- Religion A- Assembly P- Press P- Petition S- Speech
Thinks of it as RAPPS!
R- Religion
A- Assembly
P- Press
P- Petition
S- Speech

18. What does the 1st amendment prohibit Congress from doing concerning religion?
Congress cannot establish an official religion in the United States
AKA- The Establishment Clause

19. What else does it protect concerning religion?
Guarantees Americans the right to practice their faith as they wish
AKA- Free-Exercise Clause
They may not favor one religion over another or treat people differently because of their personal beliefs

20. Students and Religion As students, it’s important to know your religious rights in school.
You are free to pray alone or in groups, as long as the activity is not disruptive and does not infringe upon the rights of others.
As long as it is not disruptive, disrespectful of the rights of other students, and does not pressure or coerce others, you can exercise your faith.
Schools cannot organize religious activities including making students pray.

21. Speech
Free speech is the liberty to speak and express one’s opinions. It is the right to express ideas, information, opinions, etc. with limited government restrictions.
Communication Protected Under the 1st Amendment
Face to face
Internet communication
Art
Music
Clothing

22. Speech continued…
Free speech includes the right to criticize public officials, politicians, religious leaders, and public and corporate policies. Without this right a democratic nation could not survive.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". -Voltaire

23. Limits of Freedom of Speech
Do not have the freedom to provoke a riot
Cannot speak or write in a way that leads immediately to criminal activities or efforts to overthrow the government by force
May not spread lies that harm a person’s reputation (SLANDER)
May not interfere with the rights of others

24. Press Libel- spreading lies in writing (illegal)
Press and media includes-
Books
Newspapers
Magazines
Radio
Television
Internet
Libel- spreading lies in writing (illegal)

25. How does freedom of press limit the government?
The government cannot practice censorship
It cannot ban printed materials or films merely because they contain alarming or offensive ideas
The press is often called “the fourth branch of government.” It helps to keep the other three branches in check.

26. What rights are covered by the freedom of assembly?
Protects our right to gather in groups for any reason, as long as the assemblies are peaceful
They can make rules about when and where, but cannot ban them
We also have the right to form and join social clubs, political parties, and labor unions

27. What does freedom of petition allow the citizens to do?
The right to express one’s idea to the government in a formal document

28. Although we have many individual freedoms, whose rights come first?
The rights of the community. Otherwise, the society would break apart

30. Rights Around the World
Create a list of different rights around the world. (at least 6)