the bill of rights
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The Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments
To the U. S. Constitution
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Who determines what the Bill of Rights mean?
The Supreme Court makes rulings on the meaning
The Supreme Court balances the rights of the individual with the needs of society
Individual?? Society??
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The first amendment—5 rights mentioned
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Right to petition the government
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Free speech—limits on the person
Threaten to blow up airplanes, schools or the president
Sexual harassment
Create too much social chaos
Extremely crude language in a public form
Disrespectful, vulgar language in schools
Hate crimes
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Freedom of the press-the pressCan Cannot
Print any political position
Make fun of people, especially politicians
Expose wrongs by the government
Say things you might not agree with
Libel– intentionally injuring a person’s reputation by false facts
Disclose defense-security secrets
Detail how to make a certain weapons
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Establishment Clause
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
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2nd Amendment—Right to bear arms
“A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed.”
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What is the debate with the right to bear arms?
• How much can the government keep guns from criminals and youth?
• In order to keep guns away from criminals, does that limit the right of law abiding citizens?
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Third Amendment
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace.
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Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home? • A warrant given
to him by a judge
• Probable cause is also needed
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Fifth Amendment
• You cannot be tried for the same crime twice—called “Double Jeopardy”
• You do not have to testify • against your self. “I plead the • fifth”• You must have due process of • law before you are convicted• The government cannot take your land
unless it pays.
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Sixth Amendment
Right to speedy trial by impartial jury—meaning not favoring either side
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Sixth Amendment continued
• You must be told of charges
• You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one
Subpoena – You have the right to have people called in your defense even if they don’t want to
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Seventh Amendment
You have the right to a jury if you are suing someone (if the amount is over $20)
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Eighth Amendment
• No excessive bail
• No cruel and unusual punishment
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Ninth Amendment
We have tons of rights but we couldn’t list them all here!
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Tenth Amendment
If powers aren’t given to the U.S. (federal, national) Government, they go to the states.
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Works Cited
"Bill of Rights - US Constitution - FREE Presentations in PowerPoint Format, Free Interactives and Games." American Government - FREE Presentations in PowerPoint Format, Free Interactives and Games. Web. 16 Mar. 2010. <http://government.pppst.com/billofrights.html>.