U4 - Constitution

Identify what significant event happened in 1787.

• Constitutional Convention
• Writing of the Declaration of Independence
• Purchasing of Louisiana
• Writing of the Mayflower Compact

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

• It shows how the power of the Government is shared.
• It lists our rights that our protected by the government
• It shows how each branch of the government checks and balances the others.
• It limits shows that the power of our government is in the hands of the people by voting.

Describe the process for amendments to be added to the Constitution

• Proposed by 2/3 of the branches.  Ratified by 3/4 of the Congress.
• Proposed by 3/4 of Supreme Court Judges.  Ratified by 2/3 both houses of Congress.
• Proposed by 2/3 of both houses of congress.  Then ratified by 3/4 state legislatures.
• Proposed by President.  Ratified by 3/4 of both houses of Congress.

Why do we make amendments to the Constitution? 

• Our country was not perfect and would grow and change over time, so they allowed for growth and change by allowing amendments. 
• Our country was lazy and didn't want to make a bunch of changes, so they made 10 and didn't have to do it again.
• So the Constitution could never by changed.
• Proposed by 2/3 of both houses of Congress.  Ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.

RAPPS -
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to petition, the right to assemble

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 3
• Amendment 4

the right to bear arms (own a gun)

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 3
• Amendment 4

No troops can be quartered (or housed) in citizens homes

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 3
• Amendment 4

No illegal search or seizure

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 3
• Amendment 4

the right to remain silent, double jeopardy (cannot be tried for the same crime twice)

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 8

the right to a fair and speedy trial

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 8