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The Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments

To the U. S. Constitution

True or False?

Public tax funded school districts can legally transport students to private

religious schools

True or False?

Publically funded schools can require students to participate in school prayer

services

True or False?

Americans can do just about anything as long as it is part of their religious

practices

True or False?

Americans do not need to attend church services

True or False?

Americans can worship any religion of their choosing

True or False?

The First Amendment protects the 5 fundamental freedoms for American

citizens

True or False?

The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech

True or False?

Publically funded schools are not allowed to study or discuss any kind of

religious topic in classes.

The Bill of Rights

In your notebooks, write about one (1) real life situation that would involve the First

Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Who determines what the Bill of Rights mean? The Supreme Court makes rulings on the

meaning The Supreme Court balances the rights of

the individual with the needs of society

Individual?? Society??

The first amendment—5 rights mentioned

Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly Right to petition the government

* What it means - Guarantees us the 5 basic freedoms

* How does it affect us - Allows us to do many things without the interference of government

Five Rights in the Amendment Freedom of Religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of Assembly Petition the government

Freedom of Religion “Congress shall make no law respecting an

establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there of”

Two clauses: Establishment clause Free Exercise clause

Establishment and free exercise clause often conflict with each other

In schools, the religion issue is most prevalent

If a student raises his hand and says “teacher, can we say an opening prayer before this test”

If the teacher says: “Yes”, It looks like

establishment of religion

“No”, It is denying a student free exercise.

Establishment Clause—Government cannot promote religion

Establishment clause-GovernmentCans Cannot

Teach about religions in school

Allow voluntary prayer in many examples

Transport students to a religious school

Read Bible for culture or literacy content

Set a state religion Government cannot

order a prayer Teach religious

doctrine in the school Pay religious school

teachers Teach creationism

Free exercise of religion

Free Exercise—The personCan Cannot Choose whatever

religion Lead a prayer in most

examples Ask questions about

religions Worship who ever

you want

Break the law and claim it is religious belief

Raise children without education

Deny children of basic needs

Freedom of speech “Congress shall make no laws . . .

abridging the freedom of speech”

Free speech– The individual can: Say any political belief Protest (without getting out of control) Say things about someone that are true Burn the flags Free speech means someone might say

something you disagree with

Free speech—limits on the person Threaten to blow up airplanes, schools or

the president Sexual harassment Create too much social chaos Extremely crude language in a public form Disrespectful, vulgar language in schools Hate crimes

Freedom of the press Congress shall make no

law . . . abridging . . . the freedom of the press.”

Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot Print any political

position Make fun of people,

especially politicians Expose wrongs by the

government Say things you might

not agree with

Libel– intentionally injuring a person’s reputation by false facts

Disclose defense-security secrets

Detail how to make a certain weapons

Freedom of Assembly Congress shall make no law . . .

Abridging . . . The people to peaceably assemble”

Freedom of Assembly--IndividualCan Cannot

Protest Parade (with a

permit) Parade chanting

hate slogans Gang members can

congregate in public

Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows

Hang out on private land against owners will—loitering

Violate Teen curfew

Petition the Government “Congress shall make no law . . .

Abridging . . . the people. . . to petition the government for a redress of grievances”

Petition the government You may sue the government for wrongs You cannot be punished for exposing

wrongs by the government The courts decide the wrongs

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 bear arms shall not be infringed.”

What does it mean - Guarantees that responsible citizens can own a firearm

How it affects us - used for sport or protection

What is the debate with the right to bear arms?

How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth?

In order to keep guns away from criminals, does that limit the right of law abiding citizens?

Gun debate continued Thousands of people

die every year because of guns

Thousands of crimes are prevented because of guns

Shoes representing gun deaths.

Third Amendment What it means - The

Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace.

How it affects us - Protects us from the power of government & military

Rights of the Accused Amendments #4-8Important to preserve freedom

Fourth Amendment What does a policeman need in

order to search your home? A warrant given to him by a

judge Probable cause is also

needed What it means - Protects

from government abuses of illegal search & seizures

How it affects us - Protects our privacy

Fifth Amendment You cannot be tried for the same crime twice—

called “Double Jeopardy” You do not have to testify against yourself. “I plead

the fifth” What it means - You must have due process of law

before you are convicted & protects the rights of the accused

The government cannot take your land unless it pays.

How it affects us – ensures fair treatment

Sixth Amendment What it means - Right

to speedy trial by impartial jury - meaning not favoring either side

How it affects us - guarantees fairness in court

Sixth Amendment continued You must be told

of charges You must be

provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one

Guarantees fairness in court

Seventh Amendment What it means - Trial

by a jury in Civil Cases (exceeding $20)

How it affects us - Ensures fairness in such cases

Eighth Amendment No excessive bail What it means - No

cruel and unusual punishment

How does it affect us - Guarantees consistent & fair punishment

Prisoner kissing his Mom in prison

Ninth Amendment“The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”

What does it mean - there are other rights that may exist aside from the ones mentioned

How it affects us - stops the government from expanding their power

Tenth Amendment“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

What does it mean - powers not explicitly given to the federal government are given to the states

How does it affect us - states are free to make laws outside of the Constitution for their own jurisdiction (area of authority)

Fourteenth Amendment All persons born or naturalized are citizens of the U.S.

No state can take away citizens’ rights

All citizens have rights

Guarantees Equal Protection of the Laws