Chap 4 Notes – Bill of Rights

Chap 4 Notes – Bill of Rights 1st Amendment 5 basic Freedoms Freedom of Religion The Government cannot establish a formal religion

The First Amendment • Second, the amendment guarantees Americans the right to worship as they see fit.

First Amendment Do you agree/disagree w/ the following • Prayer in public school/commencement/Campus life • Wearing of religious symbols • “In God we Trust” on our $ • Nativity scenes • Celebrating of religious holidays in school

First Amendment 2. Freedom of Speech: The 1st amendment Gives you the right To speak your mind Without the fear or reprisal. However, that right is NOT absolute.

First Amendment • Slander – if you say something untrue about someone w/ the intention of hurting their reputation. • Libel – Printing something that is untrue about someone.

First Amendment • Treason: Giving military secrets to the enemy. Freedom of speech extends to dress, hairstyles, decorating home.

First Amendment Freedom of Press: The right that Americans have to print what they want. What limits should there be on this right? Includes TV, Radio, Newspapers, Computers.

First Amendment Freedom of Assembly: The right that people have to assemble peacefully. Parades, Political rallies, public celebrations.

First Amendment Right to Petition: The right that people have to express their ideas to our government. People can complain to their government officials.

2nd Amendment The Second Amendment Guarantees Americans the right to bear arms.

Grandma’s Right To Pack Heat Cannot be Infringed Upon!!

3rd Amendment Limits the Governments Right to House Soldiers in People’s Homes. Can w/ People’s permission.

4th Amendment Sometimes known as the “privacy amendment” Protects American citizens from unreasonable search and seizures. Must have a “Search Warrant” to enter a person’s home.

4th Amendment Search Warrant A Search Warrant is a legal document that allows law enforcement officials to search a suspect’s home and to take things to be used in court.

5th Amendment Protects a person when they have been accused of committing a crime. Protects against “Double Jeopardy” Standing trial twice for the same crime.

5th Amendment Protects a person’s right to remain silent. Prevents self-incrimination. You do not have to testify against yourself in a court of law.

5th Amendment Ensures due process of law. Meaning that certain procedures must be followed in a court of law.

5th Amendment Limits the government’s power of Eminent Domain: The right the Government has to take your home/property for the good of society.(like to build a highway)

6th Amendment Guarantees additional rights in a trial. Requires that they be told of exact nature of the charges against them. Trial must be speedy, fair, and public. Individual is entitled to a lawyer for representation.

7th Amendment Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases if the amount of money involved is more than $20.

8th Amendment Excludes cruel and unusual punishment. Also prevents Excessive bail. Protects Against excessive fines.

9th Amendment Makes clear that the rights spelled out in the Constitution are not the only rights that you have. ( Freedom to choose your friends, where you live, who you marry, where you work)

10th Amendment Any powers the Constitution does not specifically give to the national government are reserved for the states or for the people.

Bill of Rights Extended Civil War Amendments 13th Amendment – (1865) officially banned slavery 14th – Gave equal protection under the law. 15th – right to vote to black males

16th Amendment (1916) Gives Congress the power to levy an income tax.

18th Amendment Prohibits making, drinking, or selling of alcoholic beverages (prohibition)

19th Amendment Gives Women the right to vote

21st Amendment (1933) Repeals Prohibition

22nd Amendment Limits the President to two terms in office (1951)

25th Amendment Establishes procedures for succession to the presidency.

26th Amendment Sets Voting Age at 18 (1971) Voting rights 18 yr olds

Chap 4 Notes – Bill of Rights