BILL OF RIGHTS Anti-Federalists argued that the US Constitution created a government with too much power To protect individual rights, 10 amendments were promised and added in 1791 TASK: You will create a chart with 3 columns. You will define each amendment and provide a symbol/drawing that represents its meaning.

BILL OF RIGHTS SIDE 1 Amendment Meaning Symbol 1 2 3 4 5

BILL OF RIGHTS SIDE 2 Amendment Meaning Symbol 6 7 8 9 10

Five Essential Freedoms and Rights The First Amendment Five Essential Freedoms and Rights

Freedom of Religion Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there of

Freedom of Assembly Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging . . . The people to peaceably assemble”

Petition the Government Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging . . . the people. . . to petition the government for a redress of grievances”

Congress shall make no law . . . abridging . . . the freedom of the Freedom of the Press Congress shall make no law . . . abridging . . . the freedom of the press.”

Freedom of Speech Congress shall make no laws . . . abridging the freedom of speech

2nd Amendment Right to keep and bear arms A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed.

3rd Amendment government can’t keep (quarter) soldiers in your home No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war. . . .

4th Amendment Prohibits Unreasonable Searches & Seizures (warrant) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, ….. particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized

5th Amendment No person shall be held to answer for a … crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury [ grand jury ] nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb [double jeopardy] nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself [self-incrimination – “I plead the 5th.”] Video

5th Amendment nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation [eminent domain]

6th Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall Enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial Fair jury to be informed of charges against them (habeas corpus) Right to an attorney

7th Amendment Right to a Jury Trial In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved….

Eighth Amendment No excessive bail No cruel and unusual punishment

9th Amendment The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people other rights may be protected even if not included in the Bill of Rights ex: right to privacy

10th Amendment States’ Rights The federal government only has the powers listed in the Constitution. All other powers are saved for the states and the people. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

BILL OF RIGHTS and ART # your paper 1 – 7 Evaluate 7 cartoons and decide what amendment in the Bill of Rights each reflects

Making Connections: The Bill of Rights in Art

Artwork #2 Artwork #1

Artist: Norman Rockwell Exhibit: The Four Freedoms Artwork #4 Artwork #3

Artwork #6 Artwork #5 Artist Van Gogh, The Prison Courtyard

Artwork #7

Questions for Discussion What are some common themes that you saw in the artwork? Why do you think artist depict rights and freedoms in their art? What do these pieces of art tell us about American culture?