Intro
The Constitution described how the nation's new national government would work, but it didn't include ways that people would be _______________ from the government.
protected
having a negative judgment or opinion of someone or something not based on facts
prejudiced
This freedom protects people's rights to give opinions
speech
This amendment protects the right to own ______
guns, arms, weapons
The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable search and _________________ by government officials
seizure
The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of people who are accused of a _______________.
crime
Anyone accused of a crime has the right to a fair ______________.
trial
People must receive a ________ (4 letter word) punishment for their crime.
fair
The 3rd Amendment says that the government cannot force people to let _______________ live in their homes
Bonus 100 points: Explain why this was important to Americans in the 1800s.
soldiers
Synonym for the word "bill" as in the Bill of Rights
list
the first 10 amendments of the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of people in the U.S.
Bill of Rights
True or False. If false, explain.
1.) There is no limit to the freedom of speech.
2.) There is no limit to the freedom of the press.
1.) False - cannot use the right to harm others
2.) False - cannot lie about people
arms
Most government searches of people's homes and businesses require a ______________, which is an order from a judge
warrant
The Fifth Amendment protects people from ______________ ______________ (2 words), putting someone on trial or punishing a person twice for the same crime.
double jeopardy
American law includes the right to a trial by __________.
jury
The Eighth Amendment forbids excessive ______________, the money someone has to pay to get out of jail while awaiting trial.
bail
The 7th Amendment protects the people's rights to settle _______________ disputes in a jury trial.
100 Point Bonus: Give an example
civil
Ex: Someone hurt in a car accident might want the driver to pay for hospital costs. The amendment allows the driver to have a jury trial to decide who has to pay.
1.) Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
2.) The person who proposed the set of amendments for the Bill of Rights
1.) 10
2.) James Madison
to approve; to make a written document official by signing it
ratify
1. This freedom protects the right to report views and give opinions in newspapers and in other forms
2. This freedom allows people to worship how they want
1.) press
2.) religion
True or False. Explain.
People disagree about whether every person should be allowed to own any type of gun.
True. Many people think that laws should control who can own and carry guns. They want laws to restrict the right to own some kinds of weapons. Others argue that the 2nd Amendment doesn't allow those laws and that people should lose the right to have any type of gun just because some people misuse them.
Officials must show __________ __________ (2 words), or a good reason, to get a warrant.
probable cause
1. The government cannot force people to be ______________ (people who give evidence) against themselves.
2. Police officers must tell people during an arrest that they have legal rights to a lawyer and to say nothing, which is delivered in the _______________ _______________ (2 words).
1. witnesses
2. Miranda warning
To ensure a fair trial, trials must be _______________ and _______________.
speedy and public
Courts can make people pay _________, or money, for breaking the law.
fines
150 Points: The Ninth Amendment says that the Constitution's list of rights is not ___________________
150 Points: Give an example.
complete
Freedom to choose where to live and what job to do
Synonym for the word "amendment"
change
a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial
jury
1. This freedom gives people the right to ask the government to correct injustices
2. This freedom protects people's right to gather in groups
1. petition
2. assemble
Who is not allowed to own a gun?
A convicted felon
True or False. Explain. Some reasonable searches do not require a warrant.
True. Examples - To protect public safety, airport officials can search people's carry-on luggage for weapons. Police can search cars for drugs and stolen goods, but they must have good reason to believe that the car can be linked to a crime.
1. People accused of a crime must be allowed to have a ______________ present when police ask questions.
2. The government cannot punish people without ___________ ___________ (2 words) of law.
1. lawyer
2. due process
1. Accused people have the right to present ________________ and to question those who testify against them.
2. A jury must be impartial, or in other words, not _____________.
1. witnesses
2. prejudiced
The Eighth Amendment prohibits ________________ and ________________ punishment.
Give an example.
cruel and unusual
not providing medical care
200 Points: The 10th Amendment states that the national government only has the powers that are clearly listed in the ________________.
100 Points Each: All other powers belong to the ________________ or the ________________.
Constitution
states or the people
Explain why the Bill of Rights has been compared to a shield
legal requirement that the state must respect a person's legal rights and follow proper legal procedures
due process
Many early Americans sought freedom of religion. The Pilgrims left England because the king forced them to worship in the Church of England. Some American colonies demanded that people join one church.
What was going on in early America that caused the 2nd Amendment to be written?
People remembered how minutemen had used their own muskets against British troops in the American Revolution. People also used guns to hunt for food and protect their families. There were no police to keep order, and many lived in the countryside with few neighbors nearby and feared attacks by outlaws.
Why did Americans in 1789 want to protect their right to safety and privacy?
British officials had gone into colonists' homes, shops, and barns without a good reason to suspect the owners of a crime. They had felt free to seize what they liked and use it as evidence in court.
What happened in early America that caused people to want to make sure that the courts treated them fairly?
British laws protected the rights of people who committed a crime, but courts in the colonies did not always follow these laws.
What happens if a person accused of committing a crime cannot afford to hire a lawyer?
The government must provide one if necessary.
Why did Americans in the 1700s want this amendment?
Punishments for crimes were often very harsh. Ex: whippings and keeping someone in debt in prison where it was impossible to earn money to pay debt
1. (300 points) Name the Court Case in which students were suspended for wearing armbands to protest the Vietnam War. (__________ v. __________)
2. (100 points) What was the outcome of the case?
3. (100 points) What amendment did this case represent?
1. Tinker v. Des Moines
2. Ruling in favor of the students
3. 1st