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2. 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?

3. A CONSTITUTION gets its power from
Where does governments power come from?
A CONSTITUTION gets its power from
THE PEOPLE

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. What rights do the people have?
Freedom of:
Religion
Speech
Assembly
Press
Petition

8. No QUARTERING troops in private homes
What rights do the people have?
Right to bear arms
housing
No QUARTERING troops in private homes

9. What rights do the people have?
No unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to a speedy trial with a jury if accused of a crime

10. No excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishment
What rights do the people have?
No excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishment

11. 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

12. 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?

13. LIMITING THE POWER OF THE GOVERNMENT