1. Lesson 18: The Bill of Rights – Part 1
TEKS
19B: I can summarize the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
21B: I can describe the importance of free speech and press.
25C: I can analyze the impact of the guarantees of religious freedom on the American way of life.

2. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
The Bill Of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

3. The 1st Amendment
Freedom of:
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech

4. Freedom of Religion
“Separation of church and state” means that the government cannot favor one religion over another, nor interfere with religious worship

5. Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Petition
We can gather together to discuss or protest
Freedom of Petition
We can voice our concerns with government officials

6. Freedom of the Press Freedom of Speech
News reporting is free from government control and available to all
Freedom of Speech
We can freely express our thoughts and ideas 6

7. 2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms

8. 3rd Amendment
No quartering of troops in private homes during peacetime

9. 4th Amendment
No searches or seizures of property without a valid warrant describing the place to be searched and the object to be seized.

10. Lesson 17 THOUGHTS
Can you think of some examples where you and/or someone you know have used their 1st, 2nd, or 4th Amendment rights?

11. LESSON 18: Bill of Rights – Part 2
TEKS
19B: I can summarize the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

12. 5th Amendment
Must be indicted (grand jury) - formally accused of a crime
No double jeopardy- cannot be tried twice for the same crime
Cannot take property without due process

13. 5th Amendment
You do not have to testify against yourself.
I plead the 5th!
Cannot be forced to incriminate yourself (give evidence that will point to your guilt).

14. 6th Amendment Right to a fair and speedy trial:
Told the charges against themselves
Impartial jury
Trial held in district of crime

15. 6th Amendment Confront witnesses against themselves
Subpoena witnesses for themselves
Have an attorney

16. 7th Amendment
The right to have a jury in a civil trial

17. 8th Amendment
Bail and/or punishment cannot be cruel or unusual

18. Silent 9th Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Any individual rights not listed in the Bill of Rights are protected here in the 9th amendment
RIGHTS

19. 10th Amendment
All power not delegated (given) to the Federal government is reserved (saved) for the state governments.

20. Lesson 18 THOUGHTS
What would be the risks of being on trial without the protections listed in the Bill of Rights?

21. CIVIL WAR AMENDMENTS

22. Civil War Amendments 13th amendment- Former slaves are now free
No slavery allowed in the U.S. and territories

23. Civil War Amendments 14th Amendment All former slaves are citizens
All born or naturalized citizens are entitled to due process of law

24. Civil War Amendments 15th Amendment
All males 21 years or older are eligible to vote regardless of former conditions of servitude, race, or creed.