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Exploring the Bill of Rights For the 21st Century

Exploring the Bill of Rights For the 21st Century. The First Amendment. Five Essential Freedoms and Rights. Freedom of Speech. Congress shall make no laws . . . abridging the freedom of speech. Limits on speech?. Freedom of Religion.

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Exploring the Bill of Rights For the 21st Century

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  1. Exploring the Bill of RightsFor the 21st Century

  2. The First Amendment Five Essential Freedoms and Rights

  3. Freedom of Speech Congress shall make no laws . . . abridging the freedom of speech Limits on speech?

  4. Freedom of Religion Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there of What actions violate these clauses?

  5. Freedom of the Press Congress shall make no law . . . abridging . . . the freedom of the press.” What are some legal limits on press?

  6. Freedom of Assembly Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging . . . The people to peaceably assemble”

  7. Petition the Government Congress shall make no law . . . Abridging . . . the people. . . to petition the government for a redress of grievances”

  8. 2nd Amendment A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed.

  9. 3rd Amendment No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war. . . .

  10. 4th Amendment • The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, • shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, ….. particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized

  11. 5th Amendment • No person shall be held to answer for a … crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury • nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb [double jeopardy] • nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself [self-incrimination]

  12. 5th Amendment • nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law • nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation [eminent domain]

  13. 6th Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy • the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury • to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation • to be confronted with the witnesses against him; • to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor • to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense

  14. 7th Amendment In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved….

  15. Eighth Amendment • No excessive bail or fines (criminal cases only) • No cruel and unusual punishment

  16. Methods of Execution • http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/pdf/t6872007.pdf

  17. 9th Amendment • The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people • “reserved rights of the people” • [other rights may be protected even if not included in the Bill of Rights ex: right to privacy]

  18. 10th Amendment The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. [states' rights or reserved powers of the states]

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