Bellringer – Name the 7 Articles to the Constitution and a brief description of the purpose of each Article

Documents that influenced our Constitution

Article VII The holdouts were…???

VI – In criminal cases, right to a speedy trial; informed of charges, confront witnesses, call witnesses, right to attorney. VII – In civil cases, at value over $20, right to trial by jury; facts about the case are decided by the jury and cannot be changed.

VIII – Excessive bail, fines, cruel or unusual punishment cannot be inflicted IX – The rights listed in the Constitution cannot be construed to deny other rights retained by the people. X – Powers not delegated in the Constitution are reserved to the states and people

What are civil rights? … personal, natural rights of individuals What is due process? … having established jurisdiction over defendant, given proper notice, and proper hearing, requires the law to provide fairness in applying just laws

 Fourth  Fifth  Sixth  Seventh  Eighth

 XI ◦ Our Judicial system doesn’t extend over foreign nationals  XII ◦ Duties of election for President and Vice-President are delegated to Electors  XIII ◦ ABOLITION OF SLAVERY

 XIV ◦ No states may make a law that denies citizens rights under the US Constitution; requirements for apportioning Senators and Representatives  XV ◦ Gave slaves and all citizens the right to vote  XVI ◦ Congress can collect income taxes

 XVIII ◦ Prohibited manufacture and sale of alcohol ◦ XXI - Repealed 18 th amendment  XIX ◦ Women get right to vote  XX ◦ Term of president and vice-president was set

 XXII ◦ On Jan 20 th the President takes office  XXIV ◦ Gave all citizens the right to vote (again)  XXVI ◦ Gave 18 year-olds right to vote