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Civics 6-2. Protections in the Bill of Rights. Bill Of Rights (1791). How the Federalists got the Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution First 10 amendments to the Constitution Doesn’t “amend” the constitution, just spells out guaranteed rights Three categories Individual freedoms
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Civics 6-2 Protections in the Bill of Rights
Bill Of Rights (1791) • How the Federalists got the Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution • First 10 amendments to the Constitution • Doesn’t “amend” the constitution, just spells out guaranteed rights • Three categories • Individual freedoms • Protections against government abuse of power • Rights of citizens accused of crimes
First Amendment • Freedom of religion (separation of church and state) • Freedom of speech (excludes slander and lies) • Freedom of the press (excludes slander and words that could endanger someone) • Freedom of Petition • Freedom of Assembly (peacefully, cannot interfere with others’ rights) Bill Nye hosts an assembly regarding water conservation laws.
Second and Third Amendments Second Amendment Third Amendment • Right to own weapons/bear arms (owning guns) • American Revolution still in the minds of the legislative representatives • Highly controversial • Citizens can’t be forced to house soldiers; except during wartime (if Congress requires) • Prevention of Great Britain’s Quartering Act
Fourth and Eighth Amendments Fourth Amendment Eighth Amendment • Prevents searches and seizures by anyone unless given written consent (known as a search warrant) from a judge • Parliament allowed unreasonable searches • Protects suspects • Allows suspects to post bail (prevents the bail from being too high) • Prevents “cruel and unusual punishments” e.g. whipping, branding
Fifth Amendment • Miranda Warning given to suspects at arrest • “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You are entitled to have an attorney present when you are questioned. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you at public expense” • Confessions by suspect must be freely given • Protection from double jeopardy – can’t be tried twice for the same crime • Gov. can’t seize property without paying a fair price
Sixth and Seventh Amendments Sixth Amendment Seventh Amendment • Guarantees the right to a fair, public trial and a free lawyer • Can see prosecutor and can ask questions of witnesses • Can’t be kept in jail for too long pre-trial • Allows jury trials in cases regarding property or a monetary value of at least $20
Ninth and Tenth Amendments Ninth Amendment Tenth Amendment • Gov. can’t state that the rights listed in the Bill of Rights are the only rights people have • Powers not owned by the federal Gov. are given to the states (not listed in Constitution) Republican leaders discuss the tenth amendment, which many conservative values are based on.