Bill of Rights 1-5

BIG Ideas - Ratification and the Bill of Rights

As the Constitution headed out to the individual states for
ratification, many felt uneasy that the Constitution would
be ratified without a Bill of Rights.

The Federalists published the Federalist papers to help
spread the word about ratification, making sure citizens
and states knew that the Constitution was strong enough.

However an opposing group formed known as the
Anti-Federalists. They had doubts about the strength of
this new Constitution. Where were individual rights
guaranteed?

Amendments or additions to the Constitution needed to be
made, and the delegates were able to settle on 10, called
the Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice

People in support of ratifying the constitution were called---

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

People opposed (against) ratifying the Constitution were called ----

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

●8.17(A) analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George
Mason

●Nine of the thirteen states ratified the Constitution, but many did so

with the promise of a Bill of Rights being added.

●Many of the amendments are based on grievances or rights guaranteed by

earlier documents such as the English Bill of Rights and the Declaration of

Independence.

to update or
change

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Choice

Multiple Choice

What does the word "amend" mean?

• add to
• change
• make better
• make worse

Multiple Choice

This amendment protects freedom of speech.

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●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

Look at the first
10 amendments or
additions to the
Constitution.

Which ones

have you heard

of before?

Which ones are

new to you?

The Bill of Rights - Amendment #1 - (R.A.P.P.S.)

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

●8.21(B) describe the importance of free speech and press in a constitutional republic

●8.25(C) analyze the impact of the First Amendment guarantees of religious freedom on the American way of life

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Religion

Assembly

Petition

Press

Speech

History Note

*While these are freedoms, the government CAN place
reasonable limits on them.

(example - can’t yell fire in a movie theatre…)

Multiple Select

Which examples show one or more freedoms of expression? (Choose 3)

• Your state government makes a new law to tax food goods.

• Your local council holds a meeting to discuss hiring more policemen.

• You decide to ride your bike to the convenience store to buy candy.

• Your local TV station broadcasts a story about state officials wasting tax money.

• Your mom writes a letter to the newspaper saying she does not like a recent decision made by the School Board.

Multiple Select

Which of the following is part of the 1st amendment? (check all that apply)

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the press

• the right to petition government

• the right to bear arms

• the right to due process

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

●8.21(B) describe the importance of free speech and press in a constitutional republic

●8.25(C) analyze the impact of the First Amendment guarantees of religious freedom on the American way of life

Why are these freedoms important?

●Freedom of Religion promotes
respect and diversity and the U.S.
has a history of this freedom from
the colonial era.

●The right to worship freely is
ESSENTIAL to our national
identity.

●Free Speech and freedom of the
press are important in promoting
diverse opinions and keep the
public informed about issues.

Multiple Choice

Congress passed a law banning the practice of Buddhism in the United States.

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

The Bill of Rights (2)

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

*Added because many Americans at that time felt that the National government
might not always be ready for conflict and would not “raise an army” in time. The
belief was that everyday citizens should be able to defend themselves if needed.

right to “bear
arms”

Student
Choice

Multiple Choice

The citizens of Iowa were forced to give up all their arms.

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 4th Amendment

The Bill of Rights (3)

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

*Added due to the forced quartering of
British troops during the American
Revolution (Quartering Act)

Prevents forced

quartering of troops in

people’s homes

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Choice

Multiple Choice

For no reason, the citizens of Alvord were forced to house and feed members of the US Army.

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

The Bill of Rights (4)

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

*Added due to the the unlawful searches and
seizures of goods during the American
Revolution (Writs of Assistance)

No “unreasonable or
unlawful searches and
seizures”.

Student
Choice

Multiple Choice

The police decided to place a “bug” in Kevin’s home telephone in the hope that they would uncover some kind of crime.

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

The Bill of Rights (5)

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

●The right to remain silent

(you do not have to incriminate yourself)

●Individuals cannot be tried for the same crime twice (double
jeopardy).

*Added due to the colonists not getting a fair trial while they were British citizens.

The right to due process.

Student
Choice

The Bill of Rights (5)

●8.19(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

(even the accused have rights!)

The government
must respect all
rights owed to a

person

Student
Choice

Multiple Choice

Luke was found innocent of armed robbery, but the state decided to bring him to trial again anyway.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Multiple Choice

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner; nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

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Multiple Choice

If you do not want to wear a uniform to school, this amendment says you can start a petition against this policy.

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Multiple Choice

True or False

Congress can pass laws to prevent people from meeting and protesting the government.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False

The police can search any home, at any time, if there is probable cause.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False

Congress can pass laws creating a single, official religion.

• True

• False