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DO NOW. List the rights protected by the Bill of Rights. Video Clip. The Bill of Rights. The First Ten Amendments. First Amendment. Five Rights Guaranteed. Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly Right to petition the government. First Amendment.

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  1. DO NOW List the rights protected by the Bill of Rights. Video Clip

  2. The Bill of Rights The First Ten Amendments

  3. First Amendment Five Rights Guaranteed • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  4. First Amendment Five Rights Guaranteed Can’t break the law in the name of religion Can’t raise children without an education Can’t deprave children of basic needs Significance Today? Responsibilities • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  5. First Amendment Five Rights Guaranteed Can’t scream statements that will create mass chaos Can’t sexually harass someone Can’t commit hate crimes Can’t use extremely crude language in a public forum Significance Today? Responsibilities • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  6. First Amendment Five Rights Guaranteed Can’t commit libel Can’t disclose defense/security secrets Can’t detail how to make certain weapons Significance Today? Responsibilities • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  7. First Amendment Five Rights Guaranteed Protest peacefully Obey a “teen curfew” Don’t loiter Significance? Responsibilities • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  8. First Amendment Five Rights Guaranteed Must obey the law Can’t commit treason Vote in elections Defend the nation Significance? Responsibilities • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  9. Second Amendment Right Guaranteed Responsibilities Must have a license to carry a gun Can’t own a gun if you’ve been convicted of a felony Can’t carry a loaded gun near an area used by a court or into a court room Can’t carry a concealed weapon • Right to bear arms • Significance?

  10. Third Amendment Right Guaranteed Responsibilities You must pay your taxes which funds military spending You must serve your country if called upon You must register with the Post Office on your 18th Birthday • Freedom from quartering soldiers • Significance?

  11. Fourth Amendment Rights Guaranteed Responsibilities Obey the law Significance? • Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures. • Warrants only issued upon probably cause and must be specific.

  12. Fifth Amendment Rights Guaranteed Responsibilities Obey the law Tell the truth under oath Appear in court when accused of a crime Significance? • Criminal indictment must be made by grand jury • No double-jeopardy • No self-incrimination • Due process • Face accusers • Legal counsel

  13. Sixth Amendment Rights Guaranteed Responsibilities Serve when called for jury-duty Be an impartial juror Accept court’s decision (right to appeal) Significance? • Speedy trial • Impartial jury • Informed of charges against you • Face accusers • Witnesses for the accused

  14. Seventh Amendment Right Guaranteed Responsibilities Serve when called for jury-duty Be an impartial juror Accept court’s decision Significance? • Right to jury trial in civil cases • Facts found by a jury cannot be reexamined by another court

  15. Eighth Amendment Right Guaranteed Responsibilities Significance? • No excessive bail or fines • No cruel or unusual punishment

  16. Ninth Amendment Right Guaranteed Responsibilities Go to school Vote Participate in Government Respect other’s rights Be informed about government • Other rights are protected by the Constitution. • Ex: Right to privacy • Significance?

  17. Tenth Amendment Right Guaranteed Responsibilities Inform state when you move to new location/state Obey state laws Know your rights Get involved in your community Significance? • States Rights

  18. Closure • On a separate piece of paper respond to BOTH of the following prompts. • The most important amendment in my life is the ______, because ______________. • If the Bill of Rights did not exist my life would be different because _________________. • This will be collected before the end of the period!

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