1. Chapter 10: Bill of Rights
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2. Creation of the Bill of Rights
1789 – George Washington became first president
John Adams was VP
People entitled to make amendments against government
James Madison – in charge of amendment process
¾’s of the states must ratify an amendment for it to become law

3. First Amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, of the press, to assemble, and the right to petition the government.
Basic freedoms, most important
If rights are violated, challenge in court

4. Right to Worship Freely
Government cannot make any faith the official religion of the US
Lemon v. Kurtzman – public tax money paid for books and teachers in private school, unconstitutional because close connection b/w government and religion
Can believe or not believe in religion without fear of punishment within reason

5. Right to Free Speech and Press
Freedom of expression
Best protection against abuse of government power
Speech not unlimited, speech cannot endanger public safety
Texas v. Johnson – Texas man burned American flag in protest, Supreme court overturned decision because cannot ban expression because someone disagrees

6. Right to Assemble and Petition
Can use public property for meetings and demonstrations (peaceful)
Gregory v. Chicago – comedian protest to mayor’s home, residents became out of hand, asked marchers to leave, didn’t and were arrested
No conviction, marchers were peaceful

7. Questions Who was the first president? Who was his vice president?
How many states are needed to ratify an amendment to become law?
What are the first amendments called?
What is the first amendment?
What happened in the following cases:
Texas v. Johnson?
Lemon v. Kurtzman?
Gregory v. Chicago?