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Constitutional Rights

Lessons. CHAPTER 3. Constitutional Rights. 3-1 Foundations of Our Constitution 3-2 Amendments to the Constitution 3-3 Division and Balance of Powers. GOALS. LESSON 3-1. Foundations of Our Constitution. Name the documents written in the course of our nation’s founding

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Constitutional Rights

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  1. Lessons Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3 Constitutional Rights 3-1 Foundations of Our Constitution 3-2 Amendments to the Constitution 3-3 Division and Balance of Powers

  2. GOALS Chapter 3 LESSON 3-1 Foundations of Our Constitution Name the documents written in the course of our nation’s founding Explain the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

  3. Chapter 3 OUR NATION’S FRAMING DOCUMENTS • Declaration of Independence • Articles of Confederation • U.S. Constitution • The Bill of Rights

  4. Chapter 3 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE • Adopted on July 4, 1776 • Declared independence from Great Britain

  5. Chapter 3 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION The 13 sovereign states united loosely in 1781 under a charter called the Articles of Confederation. • 1 house legislature • Strict term limits • Power to declare war, make treaties • National defense • Voluntary payments by states to Treasury • 2/3 vote for passage • Unanimous vote for amendments

  6. Chapter 3 U.S. CONSTITUTION • Was drafted in the summer of 1787 • Provided a workable framework for a federal government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” • Was declared effective and binding by Congress on March 4, 1789

  7. Chapter 3 THE BILL OF RIGHTS • The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • Enacted as a shield against the possible violation of specified human rights

  8. GOALS Chapter 3 LESSON 3-2 Amendments to the Constitution Discuss how the Constitution has been a shield against violations of basic human rights Identify the basic human rights protected by the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments

  9. Chapter 3 AMENDMENTS AND RIGHTS • U.S. Bill of Rights • Civil rights • Due process of law • Peripheral rights

  10. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

  11. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

  12. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT III No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

  13. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

  14. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public dangers; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.

  15. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

  16. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT VII In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

  17. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

  18. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT IX The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

  19. Chapter 3 U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS: AMENDMENT X 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.

  20. Chapter 3 MORE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS • Abolishing slavery • The right to vote • Limiting states’ powers

  21. GOALS Chapter 3 LESSON 3-3 Division and Balance of Powers Discuss how the Constitution created a system of checks and balances Explain how the power to govern is divided between the federal and state governments

  22. Chapter 3 OUR SYSTEM OF CHECKS AND BALANCES • Branches of governments • Legislative branch • Executive branch • Judicial branch • Changing the Constitution • Our form of government

  23. Chapter 3 DOES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAVE TOTAL GOVERNING POWER? • Sovereignty of the states • Powers of the federal government

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