1. Bellringer - Name the 7 Articles to the Constitution and a brief description of the purpose of each Article

2. Amendments Pg.27

3. Amendments VI – In criminal cases, right to a speedy trial; informed of charges, confront witnesses, call witnesses, right to attorney. VII – In civil cases, at value over $20, right to trial by jury; facts about the case are decided by the jury and cannot be changed.

4. VIII – Excessive bail, fines, cruel or unusual punishment cannot be inflicted IX – The rights listed in the Constitution cannot be construed to deny other rights retained by the people. X – Powers not delegated in the Constitution are reserved to the states and people Amendments

5. What are civil rights? Amendments … personal, natural rights of individuals What is due process? … having established jurisdiction over defendant, given proper notice, and proper hearing, requires the law to provide fairness in applying just laws

6. Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Amendments that specifically mention due process…

7. XI – Our Judicial system doesn’t extend over foreign nationals XII – Duties of election for President and Vice- President are delegated to Electors XIII – ABOLITION OF SLAVERY Amendments

8. XIV – No states may make a law that denies citizens rights under the US Constitution; requirements for apportioning Senators and Representatives XV – Gave slaves and all citizens the right to vote XVI – Congress can collect income taxes Amendments

9. XVIII – Prohibited manufacture and sale of alcohol – XXI - Repealed 18 th amendment XIX – Women get right to vote XX – Term of president and vice-president was set Amendments

10. XXII – On Jan 20 th the President takes office XXIV – Gave all citizens the right to vote (again) XXVI – Gave 18 year-olds right to vote Amendments