1. The Bill of Rights *1 st 10 Amendments to the Constitution I. Fear of powerful government 1. Bill of Rights Proposed (3 years after constitution) 1. Bill of Rights Proposed (3 years after constitution) a. Strengthened Constitution a. Strengthened Constitution b. Protect people from government b. Protect people from government -Supported by T. Jefferson -Supported by T. Jefferson c. Applies to all branches of government c. Applies to all branches of government d. Constitution can be amended (changed) d. Constitution can be amended (changed)

2. II. Bill of Rights 1. Freedom of religion, speech, press, etc… 2. Right to bear arms 3. No quartering of soldiers 4. No unreasonable search and seizure a. Search warrant a. Search warrant 5. Fair prosecution a. Due process of law a. Due process of law

3. II. Bill of Rights continued… 6. Fair and speedy trial 7. Trial by Jury 8. No cruel or unusual punishment a. no excessive bail a. no excessive bail 9. Protection under the Constitution a. for all “citizens” a. for all “citizens” 10. Rights of states a. State and local governments a. State and local governments

4. * In Theory…. The Constitution can be changed through: -legal means -legal means -in accordance with the wishes of -in accordance with the wishes of -the people. -the people.

5. III. The Preamble “Goals” of the Constitution: 1) Secure a more perfect union a. Government that “serves” people a. Government that “serves” people 2) Establish Justice a. Courts of law a. Courts of law 3) Insure domestic tranquility a. Keep citizens safe and happy a. Keep citizens safe and happy 4) Provide for common defense a. Military protection a. Military protection 5) Promote General Welfare a. Support basic human rights a. Support basic human rights 6) Secure the blessings of liberty a. Maintain freedom a. Maintain freedom