1. Happy New Year!! Welcome Back

2. The Bill of Rights The first 10 amendments To the U. S. Constitution

3. True or False? Public tax funded school districts can legally transport students to private religious schools

4. True or False? Publically funded schools can require students to participate in school prayer services

5. True or False? Americans can do just about anything as long as it is part of their religious practices

6. True or False? Americans do not need to attend church services

7. True or False? Americans can worship any religion of their choosing

8. True or False? The First Amendment protects the 5 fundamental freedoms for American citizens

9. True or False? The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech

10. True or False? Publically funded schools are not allowed to study or discuss any kind of religious topic in classes.

11. The Bill of Rights In your notebooks, write about one (1) real life situation that would involve the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

12. Who determines what the Bill of Rights mean? The Supreme Court makes rulings on the meaning The Supreme Court balances the rights of the individual with the needs of society Individual?? Society??

13. The first amendment—5 rights mentioned Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly Right to petition the government * What it means - Guarantees us the 5 basic freedoms * How does it affect us - Allows us to do many things without the interference of government

14. Five Rights in the Amendment Freedom of Religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of Assembly Petition the government

15. Freedom of Religion “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there of” Two clauses: Establishment clause Free Exercise clause

16. Establishment and free exercise clause often conflict with each other In schools, the religion issue is most prevalent If a student raises his hand and says “teacher, can we say an opening prayer before this test” If the teacher says: “Yes”, It looks like establishment of religion “No”, It is denying a student free exercise.

17. Establishment Clause—Government cannot promote religion

18. Establishment clause-Government Cans Cannot Teach about religions in school Allow voluntary prayer in many examples Transport students to a religious school Read Bible for culture or literacy content Set a state religion Government cannot order a prayer Teach religious doctrine in the school Pay religious school teachers Teach creationism

19. Free exercise of religion

20. Free Exercise—The person Can Cannot Choose whatever religion Lead a prayer in most examples Ask questions about religions Worship who ever you want Break the law and claim it is religious belief Raise children without education Deny children of basic needs

21. Freedom of speech “Congress shall make no laws... abridging the freedom of speech”

22. Free speech– The individual can: Say any political belief Protest (without getting out of control) Say things about someone that are true Burn the flags Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with

23. Free speech—limits on the person Threaten to blow up airplanes, schools or the president Sexual harassment Create too much social chaos Extremely crude language in a public form Disrespectful, vulgar language in schools Hate crimes

24. Freedom of the press Congress shall make no law... abridging... the freedom of the press.”

25. Freedom of the press-the press CanCannot Print any political position Make fun of people, especially politicians Expose wrongs by the government Say things you might not agree with Libel– intentionally injuring a person’s reputation by false facts Disclose defense- security secrets Detail how to make a certain weapons

26. Freedom of Assembly Congress shall make no law... Abridging... The people to peaceably assemble”

27. Freedom of Assembly--Individual CanCannot Protest Parade (with a permit) Parade chanting hate slogans Gang members can congregate in public Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows Hang out on private land against owners will—loitering Violate Teen curfew

28. Petition the Government “Congress shall make no law... Abridging... the people... to petition the government for a redress of grievances”

29. Petition the government You may sue the government for wrongs You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs by the government The courts decide the wrongs

30. 2 nd Amendment—Right to bear arms “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed.” What does it mean - Guarantees that responsible citizens can own a firearm How it affects us - used for sport or protection

31. What is the debate with the right to bear arms? How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth? In order to keep guns away from criminals, does that limit the right of law abiding citizens?

32. Gun debate continued Thousands of people die every year because of guns Thousands of crimes are prevented because of guns Shoes representing gun deaths.

33. Third Amendment What it means - The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace. How it affects us - Protects us from the power of government & military

34. Rights of the Accused Amendments #4-8 Important to preserve freedom

35. Fourth 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 What it means - Protects from government abuses of illegal search & seizures How it affects us - Protects our privacy

36. Fifth 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” What it means - You must have due process of law before you are convicted & protects the rights of the accused The government cannot take your land unless it pays. How it affects us – ensures fair treatment

37. Sixth Amendment What it means - Right to speedy trial by impartial jury - meaning not favoring either side How it affects us - guarantees fairness in court

38. Sixth Amendment continued You must be told of charges You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one Guarantees fairness in court

39. Seventh Amendment What it means - Trial by a jury in Civil Cases (exceeding $20) How it affects us - Ensures fairness in such cases

40. Eighth Amendment No excessive bail What it means - No cruel and unusual punishment How does it affect us - Guarantees consistent & fair punishment Prisoner kissing his Mom in prison

41. Ninth Amendment “The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” What does it mean - there are other rights that may exist aside from the ones mentioned How it affects us - stops the government from expanding their power

42. Tenth Amendment “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” What does it mean - powers not explicitly given to the federal government are given to the states How does it affect us - states are free to make laws outside of the Constitution for their own jurisdiction (area of authority)

43. Fourteenth Amendment All persons born or naturalized are citizens of the U.S. No state can take away citizens’ rights All citizens have rights Guarantees Equal Protection of the Laws