Bill of Rights

List the rights protected under each of the first ten amendments

1st- Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly 2nd- Right to bear arms (own guns and protect yourself) in order to maintain a regulated militia 3rd- Prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in peacetime 4th- Prohibits unnecessary or unreasonable searches of a person's property without a warrant from a judge 5th- Due process, Protects someone from testifying against themselves if he/she is accused of a crime, no double jeopardy, no private property can be taken without just compensation (eminent domain), 6th- Guaranteed a fair and speedy trial; also the right to a lawyer to defend you even if you can't afford one, right to witnesses, informed of charges 7th- Right to a jury trial in civil cases over damages, money and disputes between citizens ($20) 8th- Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel and unusual punishments 9th -Recognizes Americans have additional rights that are not listed in the Constitution such as right to an education 10th- Explains powers not given to the U.S. government, and not limited by the states, belong to the states or the people

Define the vocabulary words:

Amendment- A change to the constitution. Ratify- To approve; to make a document official by signing it. Appeal- To request that a case or decision be reviewed by a higher court Civil- Non-Criminal cases involving disputes among individuals about property, money, or other personal matters. Prejudice- Having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts Due Process- Proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial. Bill of Rights- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens. Jury- A group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial

Analyze a Supreme Court case relating to an issue with one of the rights protected in the Bill of Rights

Expressed- For the government Reserved- States and people Concurret- For the government and states/peopl

Identify the three types of rights that are protected under the Bill of Rights, as well as rights that fit under each category.

Rights of the accused: right to attorney, rights limiting government power: eminent domain - government cannot take property or possessions without just compensation, individual freedoms: freedom of speech.

Explain why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and what it is..

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution so that the anti-federalists would agree to ratify the Constitution. Without the Bill of Rights the anti-federalists felt like the new constitution didn't do enough to protect their rights.. They felt that a Bill of Rights would protect their individual liberties, and insure they were guaranteed certain personal freedoms. They felt that a Bill of Rights would also keep the government from becoming too powerful.