1. The Bill of Rights

2. The Bill of Rights Protected individuals’ rights
Led to ratification – Delaware 1st
First 10 Amendments
Did NOT apply to slaves and Native Americans

3. 1. Religious and Political Freedom
Freedom of:
Religion
Speech
Press
Political activity

4. Be a member of the militia (citizen soldier)
2. Right to Bear Arms
Right to own a gun
Be a member of the militia (citizen soldier)
Protect yourself

5. Government can not force a person to have troops live in their house
3. Quartering Troops
Government can not force a person to have troops live in their house

6. 4. Search and Seizure Can not search personal property
Unless they have probable cause and/or a warrant
Or you give them permission

7. 5. Rights of Accused Persons
Must be indicted
Can not be a witness against yourself
Due process
Private property can not be taken for public use without compensation
Miranda Rights

8. Impartial jury of peers In the district it was committed
6. Speedy, Public Trial
Impartial jury of peers
In the district it was committed
Speedy – depends??

9. 7. Trial by jury in Civil Cases
Jury decides civil suits in matters over 20 dollars
Suing someone

10. 8. Limits on Fines and Punishments
No excessive bail
No excessive fines
No cruel and unusual punishment

11. Most difficult to interpret
9. Rights of People
Most difficult to interpret
Can’t create anything in the Constitution to get rid of the Bill of Rights

12. 10. Powers of States and People
Whatever is not in the Constitution is the states responsibility
If the state can not figure it out it falls on the people.

13. PICTURE NOTES ASSIGNMENT
Create picture notes for each amendment of the Bill of Rights (1-10)
Each picture note should represent each amendment
I should be able to tell what it is when I look at it
You should NOT use any words
Groups – NO MORE THAN 3!!!!!

14. WHAT YOUR PAPER SHOULD LOOK LIKE