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THE BILL OF RIGHTS

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THE BILL OF RIGHTS. WHAT ARE THEY?. Why did we need a Bill of Rights. Some States asked for it to be included in order to ratify (Approve) the constitution. To provide protection to the citizens of the U.S. Individual Freedoms

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  1. THE BILL OF RIGHTS WHAT ARE THEY?

  2. Why did we need a Bill of Rights • Some States asked for it to be included in order to ratify (Approve) the constitution. • To provide protection to the citizens of the U.S. • Individual Freedoms • Addresses colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence.

  3. 1st Amendment • Basic Rights of U.S. Citizens • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Press • Freedom of Assembly • Freedom of Petition • The constitution DOES NOT protect • Slander • Endangers to public saftey

  4. 2nd Amendment • Dispute with Great Britain • The right to bear arms and maintain a militia. • To protect themselves in early American history.

  5. 3rd Amendment • Dispute with Great Britain • Prevents the military from forcing citizens to give housing to soldiers.

  6. 4th Amendment • Unreasonable searches and seizures • Authorities must obtain a Search Warrant • Emergency Search

  7. 5th Amendment • THOSE ACCUSED OF CRIMES 1.The government can not punish anyone for a crime without due process of law. 2.Prevents self testifying 3.Prevents double jeopardy -Being charged twice for the same crime. 4.Protection of Private Property - Eminent Domain (For the interest of the public

  8. 6th Amendment • The accused has the right to …. • A Quick Public Trial • Awareness of the Charges • Question testifying witnesses • An Attorney • Government may provide

  9. 7th Amendment • Juries can decide civil cases. • Cases that do not break a law, but cause damage to someone

  10. 8th Amendment • Allows for defendants to post bail. • Allows defendants to not stay in jail, while waiting for trial. • Bans cruel and unusual punishment • Punishments must have guidelines

  11. 9th Amendment • The rights listed in the constitution are not the only rights citizens have. • Free public education

  12. 10th Amendment • The states and the people have additional powers beyond those specified in the constitution. • Balances power between State and National Government