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1 protections in the bill of rights first ten amendments of the us constitution

2 What is a right? NATURAL RIGHTS FREEDOMS LIBERTIES How would you define RIGHTS?

3 Are there different types of RIGHTS? Look at page 135 in your text... With your group break them into three categories... What are YOUR three categories?

4 Blue Terms Separation of Church and State - government may not FAVOR any religion or ESTABLISH an official religion eminent domain- power to take public property for payment and public use due process of law- ALL citizens are guaranteed to be treated fairly according to the law double jeopardy- citizens cannot be placed on trial twice for the SAME crime

5 What are the amendments in the bill of rights? I-Freedom of religion, press, speech,to petition and assemble II-It is legal to possess firearms**** III-Government cannot force citizens to house or quarter troops IV-Freedom from illegal searches and seizures (confiscation) V-Due process of law**** (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness)

6 what are the amendments in the the bill of rights ? (con’t) VI-Fair and speedy trail by jury -criminal case VII- Fair and speedy trial by jury-civil case VIII-Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and unfair bail IX-Rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the PEOPLE X-POWERS not given to the national government belong to the STATES and PEOPLE

7 which right DO YOU feel is the most important ? Individual rights? Protection against abuse of power? Protection of the accused? WHY???


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