1. Bill of Rights
Notes for Assignment #8

2. 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of petition
Freedom of Assembly

3. 2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms

4. Prevents government from using private homes as military quarters
3rd Amendment
Prevents government from using private homes as military quarters

5. 4th Amendment
Protects against government invasions of homes & property
Cannot search without a good reason (probable cause) or a signed warrant
(Right to Privacy)

6. 5th Amendment Prevents unfair prosecutions Government cannot
Try you twice for same crime (double jeopardy)
Force you to testify or give evidence (no self-incrimination)
Jail you without due process
Take your property away without compensation

7. 6th Amendment Right to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury
Right to question witnesses
Right to a lawyer

8. 7th Amendment
Right to a jury trial to settle lawsuits

9. 8th Amendment impose unreasonable bails and fines
Inflict punishments that are cruel or unusual

10. 9th Amendment
Cannot deny a right just because it is not listed or specified

11. 10th Amendment
Gives to states and people any powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government

12. Level 3 Assignments Option 1 Option 2
Create 3 of your own “real life” examples of the Bill of Rights in action
Include:
A hypothetical situation
An explanation of the rights involved
Which amendment(s) would apply to the situation
Using the Internet or other reliable sources, research 3 real life court cases involving the Bill of Rights
Include:
A summary of the facts of the case and the specific rights involved
Arguments presented by both sides
A summary of the court’s decision