1. Agenda- 1/19 Current Events Demo Amendments Lecture (RS)
You’ve Got Rights! (RS)
HW: Test Review (RS)

2. Mr. Armstrong Article: Betsy DeVos Confirmation Hearing Topic: Checks and Balances

3. Summary President Trump’s nominee as Secretary of Education
Advocate of school choice and vouchers
Leader of the Republican party in Michigan
Appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Many questions about her ability to serve in the office

4. Connection This is an example of checks and balances
One branch checks the other, thereby balancing its power
Here, the legislative branch has the right to check the executive branch by confirming or rejecting Pres. Trump’s appointment of Betsy DeVos

5. Opinion This is an awful choice Betsy DeVos is unqualified for the job
She has little experience with the system a majority of our nation’s schools work under
Her comments at her hearing proved her inability and lack of knowledge on the subject of education (among other things)

6. Unit 1 Lecture 5 Civil Liberties and Amending the Constitution
-Where do we find our civil liberties?
-What is the Bill of Rights?
-What do the first ten amendments say?

7. Civil Liberties Review
What is the difference between civil rights and civil liberties?
Where can we find a list of our civil liberties?
What is this list called?

8. How do you formally amend (change) the Constitution?
*This has only happened 27 times! (27 amendments)

9. 5 methods: Basic legislation Executive action Court decisions
How do you informally amend the Constitution? (change the understanding without changing the words)
5 methods:
Basic legislation
Executive action
Court decisions
Party practices
Custom

10. Now turn to page 2 in your “You’ve Got Rights” packet
Now turn to page 2 in your “You’ve Got Rights” packet. As we go over the Bill of Rights, put a quick summary of the civil liberties in the left margin next to the amendment they are contained in.

11. The 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Right to petition the government

12. 2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms

13. 3rd Amendment
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace.

14. 4th Amendment What does a policeman need in order to search your home?
A warrant given to him by a judge
Probable cause is also needed

15. 5th Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice—called “Double Jeopardy”
You do not have to testify against yourself. “I plead the fifth”
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays you for it.

16. 6th Amendment Right to speedy and public trial by impartial jury
You must be told of charges against you
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one

17. 7th Amendment
Applies only to civil trials

18. 8th Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment

19. 9th Amendment
There are many rights held by the people that may not be enumerated (written down) in the constitution

20. 10th Amendment
Any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states

21. For the rest of this unit, we will be studying the Bill of Rights more in depth, especially amendments 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Now Read p. 1 of your “You’ve Got Rights” packet and fill out the worksheet on p. 4.