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In addition to the foldable, you will need to know the following terms from Ch. 6, lesson 3: Bail, black codes, suffrage

In addition to the foldable, you will need to know the following terms from Ch. 6, lesson 3: Bail, black codes, suffrage, and poll tax. Anticipation Guide/ True or False. The First Amendment grants people of the U.S. the right to est. a state religion.- F

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In addition to the foldable, you will need to know the following terms from Ch. 6, lesson 3: Bail, black codes, suffrage

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  1. In addition to the foldable, you will need to know the following terms from Ch. 6, lesson 3: Bail, black codes, suffrage, and poll tax

  2. Anticipation Guide/ True or False • The First Amendment grants people of the U.S. the right to est. a state religion.- F • Free speech incl. protection for internet messages, art, music, and clothing. - T • There are no limits on free speech rights - F • Someone who is indicted is guilty of committing a crime. - F

  3. Anticipation Guide/ True or False • A person accused can choose to be tried by only a judge. - T • The Bill of Rights are not the only changes(amendments) in the Constitution. - T • Black codes were laws granting more rights to African Americans. - F • The 10thAmendment allowed states to decide whether women should have the right to vote. -T • Citizens of D.C didn’t always have the right to vote for pres & vice president. - T

  4. Rights of the Accused-These rights are associated with the fourth amendment. • Officials may not search homes or take property without probable cause. • A search warrant issued by a judge allows officers to search a home or business and to take items as evidence.

  5. Protections of the Rights of the Accused- • No one can be put on trial for a serious felony w/out an indictment – this keeps people from being accused w/out a good reason. • Accused may not be placed in double jeopardy – those judged not guilty may not be tried again for the same crime. • Accused may stay quiet in order to avoid self incrimination – protects people from being bullied into giving false confessions.

  6. Protections of the Rights of the Accused- • No one can be denied life, liberty, or property w/out due process – gov’t cannot impose severe punishment w/out following normal legal procedures. • Limits gov’t use of eminent domain – protects citizen’s property rights

  7. Protections of the Rights of the Accused- Sixth Amendment states the following: • Must be told exact nature of charges against them. • They’re entitled to a lawyer • Must be able to call their own witnesses in their defense. • Have the right to hear and question witnesses against them. • Must be allowed speedy and fair trial.

  8. Protections of the Rights of the Accused-eighth amendment says: • While awaiting trial, the accused may stay in jail or pay bail, an amount of $ that is returned if the accused shows up for the trial. If they don’t show up, $ is not returned.

  9. Role of Judge and Jury – 7th Amendment says: • Judges resolve issues of law • Juries listen to and evaluate evidence and use the findings to reach a verdict • When both parties in a conflict disagree, a judge rather than a jury may decide the outcome.

  10. 9th and 10th Amendment • Citizens have rights in addition to those spelled out in the Constitution & those rights may not be taken away. • 10th – powers not given specifically to nat’l gov’t. are reserved for the states and the people. Therefore, only the people can give power to the people.

  11. Civil War Amendments • The Thirteenth Amendment Outlaws: Slavery and any sort of forced labor, except as punishment for a crime. The 14th Amendment enacted in 1868 required states to grant citizens equal protection under the law. After the civil War many southern states imposed “black codes,” laws that limited the rights of African Americans.

  12. Clauses to the 14th Amendment • The Equal Protection Clause has been used to protect women, people with disabilities, and other groups whose rights have been limited. • The Due Process Clause caused courts to apply the protection in the Bill of Rights to all citizens and states too.

  13. 15th Amendment • To guarantee voting rights for African Americans • In reality, some states found ways to get around it. • It protected men’s rights only • Did not address women’s rights to vote

  14. Voting Rights • 17 th Amendment- allows voters to elect their senators directly • Connection between the 10th and 19th Amendment – the 10th gave states the right to grant women the right to vote and the 19th gave women the right to vote in all states. • 23rd Amendment gave D.C. residents the right to vote in presidential election.

  15. Voting Rights • 24th (1964) – outlawed poll taxes that kept many poor people from voting • 26th (1971) changed minimum voting age to 18 years of age.

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