Lesson 18: The Bill of
Rights – Part 1
TEKS
19B: I can summarize the rights
guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
21B: I can describe the importance of
free speech and press.
25C: I can analyze the impact of the
guarantees of religious freedom on the
American way of life.
The Bill Of Rights
The first 10
amendments to the
Constitution
The 1st Amendment
• Freedom of:
– Religion
– Assembly
– Press
– Petition
– Speech
Freedom of Religion
“Separation of
church and state”
means that the
government cannot
favor one religion
over another, nor
interfere with
religious worship
Freedom of Assembly
We can gather
together to
discuss or protest
Freedom of Petition
We can voice our
concerns with
government officials
Freedom of the Press
News reporting is
free from government
control and available
to all
Freedom of Speech
We can freely express
our thoughts and ideas
nd
2
Amendment
• The right to bear arms
rd
3
Amendment
• No quartering of
troops in private
homes during
peacetime
th
4
Amendment
• No searches or
seizures of property
without a valid
warrant describing
the place to be
searched and the
object to be seized.
Lesson 17 THOUGHTS
Can you think of some examples
where you and/or someone you
know have used their 1st, 2nd, or
4th Amendment rights?
LESSON 18: Bill of
Rights – Part 2
TEKS
19B: I can summarize the rights
guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
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5
Amendment
• Must be indicted
(grand jury) - formally
accused of a crime
• No double jeopardycannot be tried twice
for the same crime
• Cannot take property
without due process
5th
Amendment
You do not have to
testify against
yourself.
Cannot be forced to incriminate
yourself (give evidence that will
point to your guilt).
th
6
Amendment
• Right to a fair and
speedy trial:
• Told the charges
against
themselves
• Impartial jury
• Trial held in
district of crime
th
6
Amendment
• Confront
witnesses against
themselves
• Subpoena
witnesses for
themselves
• Have an attorney
th
7
Amendment
• The right to have a jury in a civil trial
th
8
Amendment
• Bail and/or punishment
cannot be cruel or unusual
Silent 9th Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain
rights, shall not be construed to deny or
disparage others retained by the people.
Any individual rights
not listed in the Bill of
Rights are protected
here in the 9th
amendment
RIGHTS
th
10
Amendment
• All power not
delegated (given)
to the Federal
government is
reserved (saved)
for the state
governments.
Lesson 18 THOUGHTS
What would be the risks of being
on trial without the protections
listed in the Bill of Rights?
CIVIL WAR
AMENDMENTS
Civil War Amendments
• 13th amendment• Former slaves are now free
• No slavery allowed in the
U.S. and territories
Civil War Amendments
• 14th Amendment
• All former slaves are
citizens
• All born or naturalized
citizens are entitled to due
process of law
Civil War Amendments
• 15th Amendment
• All males 21 years or older
are eligible to vote
regardless of former
conditions of servitude,
race, or creed.