1. Bellringer Read pages 59 and 805 (United States v. Eichman 1990) 1.Which Bill of Right does this reading address? 2.Which side to you favor? Why? 3.What was the Courts decision of United States v. Eichman? 4.1974: Spence v. Washington- The Supreme Court held that the State of Washington could not convict a person for attaching removable tape in the form of a peace sign to a flag. What do you see similar or different from the two cases? Is one worse than the other? Why? 5.Agree or Disagree- Destroying the Flag does not diminish its importance as a national symbol.

2. Rally Robin Partner A will name a Bill of Right and than Partner B will say one until the two of you have all 10. With your partner, write down the Bill of Rights. You cannot use your book or notes.

3. Bill of Rights The Federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution What this meant… – The Constitution can be ratified or changed First 10 amendments/changes to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights

4. What’s in the Bill of Rights? 5 Freedoms: Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition 1

5. What’s in the Bill of Rights? Right to bear arms. States can form militias. 2

6. What’s in the Bill of Rights? Soldiers cannot be kept in private homes without permission. 3

7. What’s in the Bill of Rights? No unreasonable search and seizure. Warrants based on probable cause. 4

8. What’s in the Bill of Rights? Due process for all No double jeopardy or self- incrimination 5

9. What’s in the Bill of Rights? People accused of a crime get: jury, speedy/public trial, informed of charges, and a lawyer 6

10. What’s in the Bill of Rights? Jury in civil law suits. 7

11. What’s in the Bill of Rights? No “cruel” or “unusual” punishments No unreasonable bail. 8

12. What’s in the Bill of Rights? You have more rights than are listed in the Constitution. 9

13. What’s in the Bill of Rights? Powers reserved for the states. 10

14. Exit Slip Who wanted the Bill of Rights to be part of the Constitution? Why are the Bill of Rights so important?