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The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights. Other Guarantees in the Bill of Rights. Review. The First Amendment to the Constitution protects five basic freedoms. Name Them. Answer:. Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly Freedom to Petition.

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The Bill of Rights

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  1. The Bill of Rights Other Guarantees in the Bill of Rights

  2. Review The First Amendment to the Constitution protects five basic freedoms. Name Them

  3. Answer: Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly Freedom to Petition

  4. Protecting the Rights of the Accused Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment Sixth Amendment Eight Amendment

  5. Fourth Amendment Against unreasonable search and seizures Soldiers, government agent or police search your home or take property without good cause Any crime committed Judge can issue a search warrant

  6. Amendment 4 (IV) • Jay-Z • (jay-z has 4 letters) OR • 4 (JAY-Z) • before 5 (50 cent)

  7. I heard "Son do you know why I'm stoppin' you for?" Cause I'm young and I'm black and my hats real low? Do I look like a mind reader sir, I don't know Am I under arrest or should I guess some mo'?"Well you was doin fifty-five in a fifty-fo' ""License, registration and step out of the car""Are you carryin' a weapon on you I know a lot of you are" I ain't steppin out…all my paper's legit"Well, do you mind if I look round the car a little bit?" Well my glove compartment is locked so is the trunk in the back And I know my rights so you goin' need a warrant for that"Aren't you sharp as a tack, you some type of lawyer or..somebody important or somethin'?" Nah, I ain't pass the bar but I know a little bit Enough that you won't illegally search my ride! The 99 PROBLEMS LYRICS are the property of the respective authors, artists and labels, the lyrics are provided for educational purposes only.

  8. Fifth Amendment Protect the rights of people accused of crimes No trial without indictment Right to grand jury Double jeopardy-accused of a crime/found not guilty/can’t be trial again Right to remain silent Can’t be forced to testify against self Can’t be denied life, liberty, or property “without due process of law” Protect citizens’ property rights by limiting government’s power of eminent domain Government take private property for public use

  9. Amendment 5 (V) • Due Process • I plead the 5th! (don’t self incriminate…yourself?) • Double Jeopardy • Grand Jury • Eminent Domain (house) I “due” what I gotta “due” in my house, youdon’t have to say a word so hush your mouth…it’sgrand to know that peers will decide andyou will only be in jeopardy once for that crime…

  10. Sixth Amendment Additional due process Told the exact natural of crime Guarantee trial by jury—can ask to be tried only by judge Right to speedy and public trial if request a jury Possible trial should be in same district crime took place Accused have the right to hear and question all witnesses Permitted to call witness in their defense Entitled to a lawyer

  11. Amendment 6 (V+I)= VI • 666 • Think something bad • Even “bad" criminal people will get a right to a trial by jury • (criminal cases only)

  12. Eight Amendment Forbids excessive bail Forbids excessive fines Forbids cruel and unusual punishment Life for stealing a loaf of bread People strongly disagree death penalty for serious crimes is cruel

  13. Amendment 8 (VIII) • I “8”nothing • Number 8 looks like a paddle • No cruel and unusual punishments! • This includes excessive bails and fines • Guess what looks like an 8 too: • $

  14. Protecting American Citizens’ Rights Second Amendment Third Amendment Seventh Amendment Ninth Amendment Tenth Amendment

  15. Amendment 2 (II) • Keep and bear arms/weapons • How many bare arms do you see? “WOW! I SEE 2 BARE ARMS!”

  16. Third Amendment In peace time—no soldiers can move into private homes In time of war—practice must be authorized by Congress

  17. Amendment 3 (III) Think: “3” Little PIGS!…You don’t have to let anyone in! • Go ahead huff and puff!

  18. Seventh Amendment Civil cases Lawsuits involve disagreements between people Guarantee the right to a jury Money involved >$20 Require a jury trial

  19. Amendment 7 (VII) • 7 rhymes with heaven • Not criminal cases but civil • You get a jury trial!

  20. Ninth Amendment Right to privacy Homes Confidentiality of medical and financial records Freedom from government interference in personal choices Friends, family, and careers

  21. Amendment 9 (10 is X so…1 - X) IX • In case we forgot any… • 9 rhymes with “mine” • Rights given to the people…us!

  22. Tenth Amendment Certain powers of the national and state government Prevents Congress and President from being too strong Government of the United States have only the powers the people give

  23. Amendment 10 (X) • Not for us, but for the states!

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