Bellwork: Day 1The Mormon religion, in the past, has

allowed for the practice of polygamy within their church doctrine. Mr. Jim Smith, a practicing Mormon, believes in this policy and therefore concludes that it is his right to have two wives. The federal government prohibits the practice of polygamy and bring charges up against Mr. Smith.

Were Mr. Smith’s constitutional rights violated?

Explain why there was or was not a violation of Mr. Smith’s constitutional rights in this case.

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Bellwork: Day 1JUDEGEMENT:Mr. Smith’s rights were not

violated. The Constitution does not give a person the right to violate the law, offend public moral, or otherwise threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the community. The court upheld a similar decision in Reynolds v. United States, 1879.

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Assignment 4: The Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties

Civil Liberties vs. Civil RightsCivil Liberties vs. Civil Rights

CIVIL LIBERTIES- protection of freedoms from the government.

CIVIL RIGHTS- government actions trying to make constitutional protections a reality for all people.

ConstitutionBill of Rights- first 10 freedoms provided to us.

The Bill of Rights was originally created to limit the power of the Federal government.

Constitution1- freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly,

petition2- right to bare arms3- quartering of troops4- protection from search and seizure5- criminal proceedings, due process6- criminal proceedings, fair and speedy trial with a

jury7- trial by jury8- protection from cruel and unusual punishment9th Amendment – Unenumerated Rights Enumerated- to list off one by one10- powers reserved to the states

1st AmendmentThe “free exercise clause” of

the First Amendment refers to religious liberties.

5th AmendmentYou can’t be called to testify

against yourself.

Double JeopardyThe

Constitution forbids double jeopardy, or being tried twice for the same crime.

Federal vs. State's RightsNational ConstitutionAlien- foreigner, non-

resident

-Most Constitutional rights are given to these people as well

-Exception, right to travel freely

-Also denied to those in jail, on bail, in mental institutions

Federal vs. State's RightsState

Constitution-Every state

has their own Constitution that is presented to Congress and the President when they become a state

Phocabulary• civil liberties

• Sedition

• libel

• slander

• self-incrimination

• double jeopardy

• Miranda rights

• Probable cause

Court Cases and Outcomes