1. Changes to the New Constitution

2. What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
Quick Review
What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
What are the Bill of Rights?
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

3. Amending the Constitution
There have been 11,372 attempts to amend the Constitution since 1789
Only 27 have been approved Congress and ratified by the states.

4. Bill of Rights A brief introduction to the Bill of Rights

5. Amendment 1 Freedom of religion Speech Press Right to assemble
Petition the government

6. Amendment 2 Right to bear arms Relates to the maintenance of a militia
~Restrictions on this right include requiring gun license, and restricting concealed weapons

7. Amendment 3
Prohibits stations of troops in homes without consent

8. Amendment 4
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires probable cause for search warrants
Illegally obtained evidence is not allowed in court

9. Amendment 5
Grand jury indicted before you can be tried for a capital crime
protects against double jeopardy
Free from self-incrimination (do not have to testify against yourself)
Guarantees due process
Eminent domain- governed cannot take private property for public use without compensation.

10. Amendment 6 Ensures right to speedy trial Must be informed of charges
Right to counsel (attorney)
Accused must be present to hear witness testifying against him/her
Accused has the right to call witnesses in his/her favor

11. Amendment 7 Provides trial by jury
Preserved for cases involving more than $20

12. Amendment 8 Prohibits excessive bail or extreme fines
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

13. 9th Amendment
DISCLAIMER: People have MANY other rights other than those listed specifically in the constitution

14. 10th Amendment
Gives the states and the people all powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution.
States create their own laws

15. Scenarios #1 – Yes – 6: Right to Counsel #2 – Yes – 7: Right to a jury
#3- Yes – 2, 4, 5: Bear arms, illegal search, due process
#4 – Yes – 5 and 6: Self-incrimination, right to counsel
#5 – Yes- 3: No Quartering
#6- No – 4: Search and Seizure
#7 – Yes – 1: Right Assemble

16. Scenarios #8 – No – 8: Unreasonable Punishment
#9 – Yes- 2: Right to Bear Arms
#10- N0 – 1: Freedom of Pres

17. We know our rights, but what are our responsibilities????
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom to Peaceably Assemble
Freedom to Petition the Government
Right to keep and bear arms
Freedom from quartering soldiers
Right to a speedy trial
Right to an attorney
Freedom from self incrimination Freedom from excessive fines or bails
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
People have other rights not listed
The state gets to determine other rights for their people
RESPONSIBILITIES
Vote
Register for selective service
Serve jury duty
Obey the laws of state and nation
Pay taxes
Report illegal activity
Sing the national anthem
Pledge to the flag