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First 10 Amendments

First 10 Amendments. Added to the constitution December 15, 1791. Lists freedoms and rights that the government could not take away from American citizens. These first 10 amendments have grown and changed over time as America has changed and grown. First Amendment. Freedom of religion

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First 10 Amendments

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  1. First 10 Amendments Added to the constitution December 15, 1791. Lists freedoms and rights that the government could not take away from American citizens. These first 10 amendments have grown and changed over time as America has changed and grown.

  2. First Amendment Freedom of religion Freedom of press Freedom of speech Right to peaceable assembly Right to petition the government

  3. Second Amendment Right to “keep and bear arms” Wanted Americans in 1789 to defend themselves against outlaws and American Indians. Today, protects the right to own guns. Debated Amendment – Should every person be able to own a gun?

  4. Fourth Amendment Forbids unreasonable searches and seizures. In 1789 Americans wanted to protect their right to safety and privacy. Today, protects citizens from power of the police and others who enforce the laws UNLESS they suspect the evidence found could be linked to a crime. Example – Police search cars for drugs or stolen goods if the car can be linked to a crime.

  5. Fifth Amendment “Due Process” or proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial. Protects citizens from saying anything that could be used against them in court, “plead the 5th!” Cannot be tried for same crime twice. NO DOUBLE JEOPARDY!

  6. Sixth Amendment The right to have a fair, SPEEDY, and public trial. Juries must also be impartial, cannot have prejudice. Accused people have a right to a lawyer and if they cannot afford one, the government will provide one.

  7. Eighth Amendment No cruel or unusual punishment for a crime. No excessive bail, the money paid to get out of jail while waiting to go to trial. (Eighth Amendment does not forbid the death penalty, but some states DO NOT allow it.)

  8. Amendments to the Constitution Why is the amendment important to add to the Constitution? Who will support the amendment? Why? How will the amendment be relevant in the future? Will it be able to last 200 or more years, like the Bill of Rights?

  9. Voting Amendments 15th Amendment: Gave African American men the right to vote 19th Amendment: Gave women the right to vote 26th Amendment: Lowered the voting age to 18

  10. WRITING PROMPT:Amendments to the Constitution Dear Mr. President, I have an amendment I would like to add to the Constitution. Sincerely,

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