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National Archives – Washington DC
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The Bill of Rights
The first ______________To the U. S. Constitution
Know this!!!!
10 amendments
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A need for rights…
• When the states were asked to ratify (_______) the new Constitution, Patrick Henry and the ____________ complained that the new government would be too __________ and may take away the people’s ________________.
• Also “individual rights”- rights to do things without hurting others.
approve
Anti-Federalists
powerful
inalienable rights
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What should a state do?
• In response to the __________ to the new Constitution, states __________ to ratify it until the Founding Fathers promised to add a “list of ________ ____________” to the document
oppositionrefused
basicindividual rights
•These are called the “_____________”Bill of Rights
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Who determines what the Bill of Rights mean?
• The ______________ makes rulings on the meaning by balancing the rights of the _________ with the needs of ________– Patriot Act
Individual?? Society??
Supreme Court
individualsociety
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The First amendment—5 rights in 1
• Freedom of Speech• Freedom of Religion • Freedom of the Press• Freedom of Assembly• Right to petition the
government
• Know these!!!!!
Click here to continue to Amendment #2
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The First Amendment:Freedom of Speech
• “Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging (____________) the freedom of speech. . . .”
• Exceptions:- yelling “fire” in crowded theater– libel and slander– obscenity
reducing
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Free speech– The individual may:
• Say any _________ belief• Protest (without getting ____________)
politicalout of control
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Free speech—limits on the individual
you may not…• Incite (______) a riot.• Extremely ______________ in a public
forum• Disrespectful, vulgar language in
______• (Threaten to cause ______ to the
president or _________)
Click here
crude language
harmsociety
cause
schools
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What Does This Mean?
--Free speech means someone might say something you ______________
**It’s the most important test of a ______________ (add this to your notes)
disagree with
free society
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Freedom of Religion
• The establishment clause says, Congress shall make no law respecting an _____________ of a religion,
• The free exercise clause protects the right to ________ and _______ whatever religion you choose.
establishment
believe practice
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Establishment clause-Government
Cans Cannot• Teach about
different religions in public school
• Allow voluntary prayer
• Set an official religion
• Government cannot order a prayer
• Teach religious doctrine in the school
• Done…
Click here
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Freedom of the press Know this and John Peter Zenger
• Congress shall make no law . . . abridging . . . the freedom of the ________.”
• John Peter _________ had published a true, ______ article of the NY ________, who had Zenger placed in ____. Zenger _____ and won saying, “the press must have the right to point out the ______ of __________. How else are the people to be __________?”
Zengercritical
governorjail sued
faultsgovernment
protected
press
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Freedom of the press-the press
Can Cannot• Print any political
opinion• Make fun of
people, especially politicians
• Expose wrongs by the government
• Libel– intentionally injuring a person’s reputation by lies
• Disclose defense-security secrets
• Next…
Click here
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Freedom of Assembly
• Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging . . . The people to peaceably ________”
assemble
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Freedom of Assembly—Individual Can Cannot
• Protest • Parade (with a
permit)• March chanting hate
slogans
• Protest by throwing rocks or destroying property
• Hang out on private land against owners will—loitering
Click here
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Petition the Government
• “Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging . . . the people. . . to ________ the government for a redress of grievances” (____________) you are free to write a letter or tell an official.
petition
fix complaints
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Petition the government
• You may sue the government for wrongs
• You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs by the government Click here
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2nd Amendment—Right to bear arms
• “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to __________ shall not be infringed.” (__________)
taken awaybear arms
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Third Amendment
• The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home _________________ in time of war or peace.
• Because of the _____________ after French and Indian War
without your consent
Quartering Act
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“Rights of the Accused” Amendments 4 - 8
Important to preserve freedom
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Fourth Amendment
• Freedom from unreasonable ______ and ________.
• What does a policeman need in order to search your home? – A warrant given to
him by a judge – Probable cause is also
needed
searchseizure
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Fifth Amendment
• You do not have to testify against yourself…“__________________”
• You must have __________ of law (all the _______ proceedings) before you are convicted
• The government cannot take your land unless it ______
____________
I plead the fifthdue process
legal
pays you fairly
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Sixth Amendment• (Right to) a ______________ trial by
impartial jury—meaning not favoring either side
• See witnesses _________ and get witnesses for ___________
speedy and public
against you
your defense
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Sixth Amendment continued
• You must be told of the _______ against you
• You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot __________
charges
afford one
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Look at the following slide
• And try to determine which right in the bill of rights, each statement refers to…
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“Miranda Warning”
• “You have the right to remain silent.• Anything you say can and will be
used against you in a court of law. • You have the right to an attorney. • If you cannot afford one, one will be
appointed to you. • Do you understand these rights?”
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Seventh Amendment
• Right to a trial by jury of __________– and not just by one single judge
your peers
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Eighth Amendment
• No excessive _____ or fines
• No _____ and _______ punishment
bail
cruelunusual
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Ninth Amendment- “Rights retained by _________”
- Just because the Constitution specifies certain rights, does not mean you are ________ other rights not written... - Does the Constitution say you can fly on
a plane? - Dye your hair blue? - Talk on the phone?
denied
the people
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Tenth Amendment• “________________” Amendment• Any powers not written as specific to
the Federal government (like ___________ or ___________) are given to the States (like ______, _______, _______).
States’ Rights
printing moneydeclaring war
taxing policingeducation