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1 Creating the Bill of Rights: How did their differing political views cause the Federalists and Anti-Federalists to disagree about adding a Bill of Rights? Page 39

2 Different views on the Constitution FederalistsAnti-Federalists 39

3 Different views on the Constitution *Compare and contrast the views each group had about the Bill of Rights and the Constitution on the Venn Diagram. FederalistsAnti-Federalists39 *Hint : Use the Venn Diagram from the homework worksheet!

4 Classifying the freedoms and rights in the Biil of Rights 41 Amendments to the Constitution (1-27) (1-10 are the Bill of Rights) 1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech 2. The right to bear arms (own guns) 3. No military in your home except in war time. 4. No unreasonable searches or seizures 5. The rights of a person accused: right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself, indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, due process of the law, eminent domain 6. The right to a speedy and public trial 7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over. 8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment 9. People have other basic rights not listed in Constitution. 10. All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states 11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state’s judicial system. 12. Separate elections for president and vice president 13. Emancipation. All slaves are free. 14. Provides equality for all citizens; state governments must follow previously passed amendments 15. All men get the right to vote – including ex-slaves 16. Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax 17. The people elect their own US senators 18. Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made illegal (prohibited) 19. Women get the right to vote 20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office 21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is repealed or cancelled. 22. A president can only have 2 consecutive terms in office. 23. Washington DC can vote for the president 24. Eliminates poll tax. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote. 25. Presidential Succession: Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc. 26. You can vote at the age of 18. 27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term. Tape the list of Amendments into your notebook on page 41.

5 Classifying the freedoms & rights in the Biil of Rights 41 Amendments to the Constitution (1-27) (1-10 are the Bill of Rights) 1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech 2. The right to bear arms (own guns) 3. No military in your home except in war time. 4. No unreasonable searches or seizures 5. The rights of a person accused: right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself, indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, due process of the law, eminent domain 6. The right to a speedy and public trial 7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over. 8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment 9. People have other basic rights not listed in Constitution. 10. All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states 11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state’s judicial system. 12. Separate elections for president and vice president 13. Emancipation. All slaves are free. 14. Provides equality for all citizens; state governments must follow previously passed amendments 15. All men get the right to vote – including ex-slaves 16. Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax 17. The people elect their own US senators 18. Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made illegal (prohibited) 19. Women get the right to vote 20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office 21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is repealed or cancelled. 22. A president can only have 2 consecutive terms in office. 23. Washington DC can vote for the president 24. Eliminates poll tax. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote. 25. Presidential Succession: Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc. 26. You can vote at the age of 18. 27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term. Individual Freedom Protects from Govt abuse Rights of an accused 1- Draw three columns to the right of the list.

6 Classifying the freedoms & rights in the Biil of Rights 41 Amendments to the Constitution (1- 27) (1-10 are the Bill of Rights) 1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech 2. The right to bear arms (own guns) 3. No military in your home except in war time. 4. No unreasonable searches or seizures 5. The rights of a person accused: right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself, indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, due process of the law, eminent domain 6. The right to a speedy and public trial 7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over. 8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment 9. People have other basic rights not listed in Constitution. 10. All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states Individual Freedom Protects from Govt Abuse Rights of an accused Label each column: -Individual freedom -Protects from Govt abuse -Rights of an accused. Check off which category best describes that amendment Label each column: -Individual freedom -Protects from Govt abuse -Rights of an accused. Check off which category best describes that amendment

7 Resources to help you learn the Bill of Rights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DnWqNKqiI http://www.flocabulary.com/topics/us-history/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DnWqNKqiI http://www.flocabulary.com/topics/us-history/ http://1forall.us/teach-the-first-amendment/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXopINJmxkE

8 Poster Project: Amendments to the Constitution Choose (in class) one amendment to the Constitution from the list on page 41 of your notebook.

9 Bell: Analyze these cartoons…What is the message they are saying about the Bill of Rights? Why?


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