The Bill of Rights
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10th - 12th Grade
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David Cruz
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The Bill of Rights
Objectives
Describe the circumstances and debate that led to the Bill of Rights.
Predict what might happen if key rights were missing from the Constitution.
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The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution and includes specific guarantees such as free speech, free press, and religion
The proposed Bill of Rights was sent to the states for ratification and was approved in 1791.
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Amendments
1st -Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly
2nd-The right to bear arms
3rd -Prohibition against quartering of troops in private homes
4th- Prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures
5th -Rights guaranteed to the accused:
•grand jury indictment
•double jeopardy
•self-incrimination
•due process
•Eminent domain
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Amendments
6th -Right to
•a speedy
•public trial by impartial jury
•cross-examine witnesses
• to have counsel
7th -Right to a trial by jury in civil suits
8th -Prohibition against
*excessive bail and fines
*cruel and unusual punishment
9th -Rights not listed in Constitution are retained by the people
10th -States retain those powers not denied to them by the Constitution or delegated to the national government
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The Bill of Rights
Objectives
Describe the circumstances and debate that led to the Bill of Rights.
Predict what might happen if key rights were missing from the Constitution.
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