Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments to the Constitution Federalist VS. Anti-Federalists

Antifederalists argued that a Bill of Rights was missing

Added to Constitution in 1791Protection of citizens’ rights

The Bill of Rights

First 10 Amendments to the ConstitutionAmendment = change Amending = changing----------------------------------------------------------------Possible to Amend Constitution, but super easy In 200+ years only 27 amendments

Process to Amend or Change Constitution – Article 5

Proposing an Amendment

2/3 vote of both houses of Congress ( national Gov.)

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2/3 state legislatures’ call for a national convention ( state Gov.)

Ratifying Amendments

¾ approval of state legislature

¾ approval at a state convention

Video – Bill of Rightshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSA8LX0xNLgI

Number OneFreedom of religion, speech, and press,plus you can assemble in crowdsand protest.

Number TwoRight to bear arms and cannons,I bet the Minutemen didn’t knowabout handguns.

Number ThreeWhen soldiers gets sleepy,you don’t have to let them sleepup on your couch.

Number FourNo one can search and seize.It protects me, unless peoplehave a warrant to arrest me.

Number FiveIf you arrest me, respect me.Sorry, Alex, there’s no Double Jeopardy.What’d you do after school?"I plead the fifth."What’d you do after that, dude?

"I plead the fifth."I don’t have to incriminate myselfor risk my health,whenver I’m in trouble,I just plead the fifth.

Number SixYou must process me speedily.

Number SevenIn front of my peers on the jury.

Number EightYou can’t use cruelor unusual punishment.You can’t make me drink turpentinefor the fun of it.

Number NineThe people get more than these rights.

Number TenStates can make other laws,and they just might.This is the Bill of Rights.

Bill of Rights – Foldable

Turn to page 266-268

Create a foldable

Explanation in your own words & Visual representation for each amendment

Guided Practice

Group WorkWhite boardsDecide with your group what amendment this scenario refers to ( allow or does not allow it)