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The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights. October 12, 2004 Mr. Lemieux First Period. Just Do It. Thomas Jefferson wrote about “Unalienable Rights” in the Declaration of Independence In your own words describe “Unalienable Rights” What is one example of an Unalienable Right for you. The Bill of Rights.

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The Bill of Rights

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  1. The Bill of Rights October 12, 2004 Mr. Lemieux First Period

  2. Just Do It • Thomas Jefferson wrote about “Unalienable Rights” in the Declaration of Independence • In your own words describe “Unalienable Rights” • What is one example of an Unalienable Right for you

  3. The Bill of Rights • First 10 amendments of the United States Constitution • Listed specific individual liberties the Federal Government was prohibited to infringe upon • What are some of these liberties??

  4. Today's Activity • In Groups create your own Bill of Rights. • Take turns writing ideas and discuss why each right is important for your group. • Are they Unalienable????

  5. Ratification • 9 of 13 States required to Ratify Bill of Rights • 1791: On December 15, Virginia Agreed upon the Bill of Rights and they officially became part of the US constitution

  6. Reflection • Look at the Copy of the Original Bill of Rights on your table. • How is it similar to our “New Bill of Rights??” • How is it Different?? • What would you change about the “New Bill of Rights” now that you have looked at the original??

  7. Sneak Peak at Tomorrow • The amendment process • Why its so hard to amend the Constitution.

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