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Bill of Rights 5.4.5

Bill of Rights 5.4.5. Social Studies. I can: Differentiate among the purposes stated in the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. US Constitution. BrainPOP | Social Studies | Learn about U.S. Constitution. US Constitution.

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Bill of Rights 5.4.5

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  1. Bill of Rights 5.4.5 Social Studies

  2. I can: • Differentiate among the purposes stated in the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights

  3. US Constitution • BrainPOP | Social Studies | Learn about U.S. Constitution

  4. US Constitution • The first document written to establish American government was the Declaration of Independence (July 4th). After the Declaration of Independence came the Articles of Confederation, in effect from 1781-1789. It gave more power to the states than the central government. • Many leaders believe that Congress needed more power. In May 1787, a meeting was held to draw up the constitution. It was , signed on September 17 document , 1787.

  5. US Constitution • It was ratified on June 21,1788, by 9 out of 13 states, only when the Bill of Rights were added. • The Bill of Rights were added in September 1789. • Consists of Preamble, Bill of Rights, 17 more Amendments.

  6. Bill of Rights • Added to the US Constitution in September 1789, lists the 10 basic rights that our government can not take away from the people.

  7. BrainPOP | Social Studies | Learn about Bill of Rights

  8. Bill of Rights-The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are summarized below. • 1 Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. • 2 Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia. • 3 No quartering of soldiers.

  9. 4 Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. • 5. Right to due process of law, freedom self incrimination, double jeopardy. • 6 Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.

  10. Bill of Rights • 7 Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • 8 Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. • 9 Other rights of the people. • 10 Powers reserved to the states.

  11. Partner activity The Bill of rights are all mixed up. Please work with a partner to sort the cards into the proper order.

  12. 1.What are the first five amendments of the BOR?f Can you name the freedoms of the 1st amendment. 2. What are the last five (6-10) amendments of the BOR? 3. Why were the BOR written? 4. Does the BOR give the states some power? If so, which amendment is it? 5.If you could change anything about the BOR, what would it be? Why?

  13. Bill of Rights Match Game

  14. Quick End • 1.What is the Bill of Rights? • A. a document outlining the plan for the US government • B. the right and freedoms of Americans listed in 10 amendments • C. a promise that all men are created equal • 2. The Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution after the first draft because _______________________________. • If you could change any part of the Bill of Rights, would you? Why? Why not?

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