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Bell Ringer 11-16-17 Most people believe American Democracy is based on majority rule. If this is true, who would make most of the nation’s decisions?

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1 Bell Ringer Most people believe American Democracy is based on majority rule. If this is true, who would make most of the nation’s decisions?

2 Civil Rights Vs. Civil Liberties

3 Lesson Frame We will- Compare and Contrast rights vs. liberties I will- Evaluate decisions made about our rights based on Constitutional amendments

4 Think-Pair-Share What can be a threat to our rights?

5 What can be a threat to our rights?
Rights vs. Liberties What can be a threat to our rights? Government Majority “Majority rules minority rights”

6 5th + 14th amendments= Due Process protection of rights
Rights vs. Liberties 5th + 14th amendments= Due Process protection of rights

7 Procedural Due Process
What the government can do For example- in a criminal case, prosecutors must act as the defendant is innocent until proven guilty Do not write down!

8 Substantive Due Process
What the government cannot do Limits Most issue came from State governments Do not write down!

9 Substantive Due Process
What the government cannot do Most issue came from State governments Has had an impact on everything from workplace equality, college admissions, school integration, and voting rights Do not write down!

10 Civil Rights (Procedural Due Process)
Civil Liberties (Substantive Due Process) Government actions limiting power of majorities Guarantees of Equal Citizenship Limitations on government actions that would interfere with everyday life College, marriage, right to vote Most things we consider rights are liberties

11 https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=kbwsF-A2sTg
Rights vs. Liberties Crash Course atch?v=kbwsF-A2sTg

12 Exit Ticket ons-flaring-house-members-will-debate-anti- sanctuary-city-bill/ Police can now legally ask about immigration status during a lawful arrest. What can help individuals protect themselves against immigration status questions?

13 Amendment Gallery 1. Partner up 2. On chart paper, write your assigned amendment (abbreviate carefully!) 3. Numbered list of rights (if more than one) and explanation of amendment in your own words.

14 “Close up on the Supreme Court”
Choose one court case on the Supreme Court on pages 59, 109, 559, 589, Write the Case name at the top (remember to underline). Answer the “Decide for Yourself” section.


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