1. Chapter Four – The Bill of Rights Section One
The first ten Amendments to the Constitution
While the Constitution describes the powers and authority of the national government.
The Bill of Rights describes the powers and rights of the American citizens.
Ratified in 1791 – it shows the Framers strong belief in the principles of limited government.

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The First Amendment
Most widely known and discussed
Five basic freedoms
Speech
Religion
Press
Assembly
Freedom to petition the government

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The Second Amendment
Allowed to serve in state militia and bear arms
Realistic view of the right to bear arms

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The Third Amendment
Limit the Government in quartering soldiers peace time and in war time.

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The Fourth Amendment
Protects citizens from illegal search and seizures.
Use of a search warrant

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The Fifth Amendment
Cannot be tried without being indicted
Prevents double jeopardy
Right to remain silent
Due process of law
Eminent domain

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The Sixth Amendment
Protects those accused of crimes
Told of charges
Trial by jury
Speedy trial
Right to confront witnesses against them
Right to a lawyer

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The Seventh Amendment
The right to trail by jury in civil (versus criminal) cases over $20.00.
Tort law

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The Eighth Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail or fines
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment

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The Ninth Amendment
Specifies that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the individuals only rights.
Many of the rights we enjoy are not listed in the Constitution, yet still protected.

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The Tenth Amendment
States that the rights not specifically assigned to the national government, belong to the states or the people. VS

12. Section One Terms Define the following Search warrant Indict
Double jeopardy
Due process of law
Eminent domain
Bail

13. Chapter Four –The Bill of Rights Section Two
The First Amendment
Democracy requires an open exchange of ideas
Freedoms under the First Amendment are the hallmarks of freedom.
New ideas allow a democracy to grow and change
Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly and petition are the foundation of America.

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Freedom of Religion
Protects freedom of religion in two ways
Prohibits Congress from establishing an official religion
Separation of church and state
Allows citizens to practice religion as they wish

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Freedom of Speech
Allowed to say what is on their mind without fear of punishment, in public and/or private
Limits
Slander
Treason
“fire”
Freedom of speech has been expanded to cover issues such as art, music and even clothing.
“Interpretation and other’s rights”

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Freedom of Press
Allowed to express oneself in print
Magazines, books and newspapers
Today includes TV, radio and internet
Not only to publish, but to read
libel

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Freedom of Assembly
Assemble in groups as long as they are peaceful
Attend meetings, parades, rallies etc.
Right to form and join organizations
Belong to any group

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Freedom of Petition
The right to express our ideas to the government
We can write our representatives and request something or express our point of view
They are not required to follow that request

19. Chapter Four –The Bill of Rights Section Two
Limits to the Freedoms
These freedoms do not allow us to do things that would break the law.
The rights of the individual are what make this country great, but the rights of the majority take precedent.

20. Section Two Terms
Define the following
Slander
Treason
Libel
petition

21. Chapter Four – The Bill of Rights Extended Section Three
In 1791 the Bill of Rights did not apply to all people
Women
African Americans
Children under 21
The “Civil War” Amendments
13th Amendment ended slavery (1865)
Also, no forced labor except as punishment

22. Chapter Four – The Bill of Rights Extended Section Three
The 14th Amendment
Defined U.S. citizen as anyone born or naturalized in the United States
States forbidden from interfering with the “privileges or immunities” of citizens of U.S.
States cannot take away rights granted by Federal Government
Required every state to grant “equal protection of the laws”

23. Chapter Four – The Bill of Rights Extended Section Three
The 15th Amendment
African American granted suffrage, or right to vote
Poll tax
Literacy test

24. Chapter Four – The Bill of Rights Extended Section Three
Voting rights and elections
The 17th Amendment
Allowed citizens to elect Senators not state legislatures
The 19th Amendment
The Constitution did not grant suffrage to women, but it did not deny it either. It was up to the individual states.
Certain states and territories allowed women to vote
Wyoming the first state in 1869

25. Chapter Four – The Bill of Rights Extended Section Three
Voting rights and elections
The 23rd Amendment
Allowed the residents of Washington D.C. to vote in national elections (1961)
“Taxation without representation”
The 24th Amendment
Eliminated the poll tax
The 26th Amendment
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18

26. Section Three Terms
Define the following
Suffrage
Poll tax