Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights

• To protect individual freedom and limit the government

• Protect businesses and government from individual interference

• Give people the right to do anything and say anything they want

Poll

Are there any times that "Free speech" is limited?

• No- you can say whatever you want in the US

• Yes- you can't say some things in certain places (like school)

• Yes- you can't say threatening or dangerous things

Poll

There is a lot of debate over the 2nd amendment. Choose the option that best its your feelings abou tthe 2nd amendment.

• The 2nd amendment should remain as it is

• The 2nd amendment should be changed to include more protections

• We don't need the second amendment at all

Multiple Choice

Choose an example of probable cause

• John is pulled over in his car after swerving into another lane

• Karen was throwing a fit at the local shop rite for not accepting her coupon. Management had to call the police

• Sara was walking down the street and looked suspicious

Open Ended

The 5th amendment protects you from being tried for the same crime twice. How might this be an issue as technology becomes more advanced?

Open Ended

Can you think of any rights that might not be listed directly in the consitution, but are still protected?

Multiple Choice

True of False: Federalists supported a stronger NATIONAL government

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True of False

Anti-Federalists supported a stronger STATE government and a WEAKER national government

• True

• False

Open Ended

How was the 10th amendment a compromise between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

Open Ended

What amendment do you think is most important and why?