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Unit 6 - Rights

Unit 6

Bill of Rights

Rights & Responsibilities of the People

 

Amendments: Changes made to the Constitution.

Bill of Rights: 1st - 10th 

Civil War Amendments: 13th, 14th, 15th

Civic Duty: Participate in Voting & Being on a Jury

Birthright Citizenship: You are a U.S. citizen if you are born in American

Naturalization: You were NOT born in America but can still become a U.S. citizen

 


 

Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights

 

1st – Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech…

                 you can worship freely, gather together, print the truth, and have an opinion of your own

2nd  – Right to Bear Arms… 

             you can own a gun to protect yourself

3rd – No Quartering of Troops… 

             the government cannot force soldiers into you home

4th – No Search & Siezure… 

             the police cannot search your home/property without a warrant

5th – Right to Due Process, No Double Jeopardy, and No self-incrimination…

                you get a fair trial, you cannot be tried for the same crime twice, and you don’t have to talk “I plead the 5th

6th – Right to a Speedy Trial… 

             the government cannot throw you in jail for 11 years before your trial

7th – Right to a Civil Trial… 

             you have the right to sue someone as long as it’s worth more than $20.

8th – No Cruel Punishments & No Excessive Bail… 

             the punishment must fit the crime

9th – All Other Rights Reserved to the People… 

                you have more rights than what is listed in the Constitution

10th – All Other Rights Reserved for the States… 

               Federalism demands that State Governments have additional rights as well

 

Hand Signs for the Bill of Rights

 
 
 
3 Minute Guide to the Bill of Rights
 
 

 

 
Civil War Amendments
 
13th – No More Slavery or Involuntary Servitude…
              slavery is abolished...All Slaves are FREE!!!
14th – All Persons Born in America or Naturalized are Citizens…
              freed slaves now have the rights of citizens
15th – The Right to Vote Cannot Be Denied Based on Color…
              african american men now have the right to vote
 

 

Contact Brianna DiLorenzo

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Rm 808
School Phone:
936-875-9295
Conference Time:
A-Days: 1:15 - 2:30 & B-Days: 9:35 - 10:45