protections in the bill of rights

first ten amendments of the us constitution

What is a right?

NATURAL RIGHTS

FREEDOMS

LIBERTIES

How would you define RIGHTS?

Are there different types of RIGHTS?

Look at page 135 in your text...

With your group break them into three categories...

What are YOUR three categories?

Blue Terms

Separation of Church and State-government may not FAVOR any religion or ESTABLISH an official religion

eminent domain-power to take public property for payment and public use

due process of law- ALL citizens are guaranteed to be treated fairly according to the law

double jeopardy-citizens cannot be placed on trial twice for the SAME crime

What are the amendments in the bill of rights?

I-Freedom of religion, press, speech,to petition and assemble

II-It is legal to possess firearms****

III-Government cannot force citizens to house or quarter troops

IV-Freedom from illegal searches and seizures (confiscation)

V-Due process of law**** (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness)

what are the amendments in the the bill of rights ? (con’t)

VI-Fair and speedy trail by jury -criminal case

VII- Fair and speedy trial by jury-civil case

VIII-Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and unfair bail

IX-Rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the PEOPLE

X-POWERS not given to the national government belong to the STATES and PEOPLE

which right DO YOU feel is the most important ?

Individual rights?

Protection against abuse of power?

Protection of the accused?

WHY???