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Why is it necessary to set limits on the power of the government? Essential Question Why is it necessary to set limits on the power of the government?
A CONSTITUTION gets its power from Where does governments power come from? A CONSTITUTION gets its power from THE PEOPLE
What does a constitution do? A constitution should… State the powers of the government Set limits on those powers Governments should not be able to abuse the rights of citizens
The courts decide whether a law or policy is against the constitution How are laws decided on? The courts decide whether a law or policy is against the constitution The US Constitution, like many constitutions also has a way to be changed or amended over time
As of today, there are 27 Amendments to the US Constitution How are the people protected? The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights are additions to the Constitution that protect the rights of the people As of today, there are 27 Amendments to the US Constitution
What rights do the people have? Freedom of: Religion Speech Assembly Press Petition
No QUARTERING troops in private homes What rights do the people have? Right to bear arms housing No QUARTERING troops in private homes
What rights do the people have? No unreasonable searches and seizures Right to a speedy trial with a jury if accused of a crime
No excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishment What rights do the people have? No excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishment
Is that all the rights people have? If its not the US governments job – then it is the job of state and local governments There may be some rights that people have, but the Constitution did not mention them
Why is it necessary to set limits on the power of the government? Essential Question Why is it necessary to set limits on the power of the government?
LIMITING THE POWER OF THE GOVERNMENT