A Visitor from Outer Space
Evaluating the Bill of Rights, a Consensus Building Activity
Aliens from outer space have conquered the Earth and have taken over.
Though they are in total control, they view themselves as benevolent rulers
and are willing to grant humans some rights. They admire the rights outlined
in the Bill of Rights and have decided to let humans keep some of them.
Humans may keep four of the following rights, but everyone must agree on
which four. If you fail to agree in the time allotted, you will lose all of these
rights.
You may assume that the meaning of these rights will be interpreted the same
way they currently are under U.S. law.
Right to keep and bear arms.
Right to freedom of speech.
Right to a lawyer.
Right to protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
Right to freedom of press.
Right to a jury trial.
Right to freedom of religion.
Right to peacefully assemble.
Right to privacy.
Protection from self-incrimination.