The Bill of Rights The rights that you have as American Citizens

Objective By the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain why the Bill of Rights was created. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain that the Bill of Rights are the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain how the Bill of Rights protects the rights of Americans.

Lightning Round Review What is the Preamble? Why did the U.S. Government create the Constitution?

Why the Bill of Rights? Many people were afraid that the Federal government in Washington D.C. was going to be too strong. Therefore, James Madison and the other Framers, agreed to write down all of the rights that citizens will have as Americans. This made the people in the states feel better because they knew the Federal government could not grow too powerful. This became known as the Bill of Rights.

What is a right? THE FOLLOWING IS IMPORTANT!!! A right is something that you are allowed to do without being punished by the government or any other person.

Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights are the first 10 Amendments in the Constitution. The Constitution is a paper that tells people all the powers that the Federal government has. Amendments are changes to the Constitution.

Do you want to know your rights!? Why should I know my rights? Are you are ready to learn your rights? Are you sure!?

First Amendment Freedom of Speech You as a U.S. citizen are allowed to say what you want to say without being put in jail by the government. The press is allowed to cover and show anything it wants without being shut off or put in jail by the government. You are allowed to follow any religion you want without being punished by the government.

Second Amendment The Right to Bear Arms Citizens of the United States who have not done any crime are allowed to carry a weapon as long as they have a permit.

Third Amendment The Right to say No to Soldiers who want to stay with you. The government cannot force U.S. citizens to have soldiers stay with them.

Fourth Amendment The Right to Say No to Searches The government or police cannot search any of your property (car, house, book bag) without an order from a judge or if there is a good reason to search.

Fifth Amendment The Right to Remain Silent and the right to due process. U.S. citizens cannot be forced to speak to a police officer or a court. They can just say, “I claim the Fifth” and you do not have to say anything else.

Sixth Amendment The Right to a Fast Trial by a Jury of other U.S. citizens If a U.S. citizen is charged with a crime, that person has a right to a fast trial. A U.S. citizen has the right to have a trial that is decided by a jury made up of other U.S. citizens that are fair.

Seventh Amendment The Right to a Trial when you are having a fighting with someone you can sue them. U.S. citizens have a right to a trial if they are having a fight over money.

Eighth Amendment The Right to Pay Bail to get out of Jail while on Trial. You are innocent until they prove you guilty! U.S. citizens have the right to pay bail to get out of jail if they are charged with a crime. The U.S. government is not allowed to set a really high bail that a person cannot pay if they think you’re not a threat.

Ninth Amendment The Right to have Rights besides those listed in Constitution Because there are so many basic human rights, not all of them could be listed in the Constitution. This amendment means that rights cannot be stopped just because they are not listed in the Constitution.

Tenth Amendment The Right for States to have Power not said in the Constitution Any power not talked about in the Constitution is given to the states. This means that if the Constitution doesn't say it has the power, the state can decide what to do.