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7. Civil Rights & Liberties

8. Discussion Topics What are civil liberties and civil rights What are the Bill of Rights Why is purpose of the Bill of Rights

9. What are Civil Liberties? Freedom of speech, assembly, religion, the press, and so on

10. What are Civil Liberties? Freedom of speech, assembly, religion, the press, and so on What are Civil Rights? Freedoms guaranteed to citizens, including the right to be treated equally

11. Liberties & Rights ◦When the Constitution was first drafted in 1787, many states opposed it because it did not explicitly guarantee the rights and liberties of citizens. ◦Several states ratified the Constitution only after legislators agreed to spell out these rights in a set of amendments (Bills or Changes) to the Constitution. This set of amendments is called the Bill of Rights. ◦The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791.

12. Purpose of the Bill of Rights Guarantees the rights and liberties of citizens

13. The Bill of Rights These Amendments spell out citizens’ rights and are part of the U. S. Constitution ◦1 st Amendment  Guaranteeing freedom of speech, the press, religion, and assembly ◦2 nd Amendment  Guaranteeing the right of citizens to bear arms ◦3 rd Amendment  Preventing the quartering of troops in private homes, unless stipulated by law during a war ◦4 th Amendment  Protecting against unreasonable search and seizure

14. Challenge Question An argument opposing gun control laws can be made by citing which amendment? a.The 1 st Amendment b.The 2 nd Amendment c.The 4 th Amendment d.The 6 th Amendment e.The 8 th Amendment

15. Challenge Question What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights a.To protect the rights of ordinary citizens b.To protect the rights of the states c.To allocate power between the states and the federal government d.To provide a process by which the Constitution can be amended e.To divide power among the branches of government

16. The Bill of Rights - Continued ◦5 th Amendment  outlining the rights of people accused of crimes ◦6 th Amendment  Providing for speedy and public criminal trials by jury ◦7 th Amendment  Providing for jury trials in civil cases ◦8 th Amendment  Providing freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, or excessive bail

17. 1 st 10 Amendments to the Bill of Rights Rap 1 st 10 Amendments to the Bill of Rights Rap

18. The Bill of Rights  13 th Amendment ◦ Abolished slavery (1865)  14 th Amendment ◦ States cannot “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law” (1868)  15 th Amendment ◦ Gave voting rights to all adult men (1870)  19 th Amendment ◦ Gave women the right to vote (1920)  26 th Amendment ◦ Gave the vote to all citizens 18 years old or older (1971)

19. Challenge Question When a person turns 18, they register to vote. Which constitutional amendments give them the right to do this? A.The 13 th and 14 th B.The 14 th and 15 th C.The 15 th and 19 th D.The 19 th and 26 th E.The 26 th and 13 th

20. Participating in Democratic Process or Exercising Rights as a good Citizen  Vote for people who represent us at the local, state, and federal levels of government  Participate in politics and the community in other ways. Volunteer to work on political campaigns, and some contribute money to political candidates  Serve on jury.  Service in Military service.

21. Summary What are civil liberties and civil rights? What is the importance of the Bill of Rights?

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