Module+5+-+The+Bill+of+Rights

**Bill of Rights- Module 5**
" A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference."- Thomas Jefferson media type="custom" key="15168198" **Essential Questions:** **How are the Bill of Rights relevant in today's society?**

What are the Bill of Rights?

 * ===They are the first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution. ===
 * ===They were originally introduced by James Madison at the first United States Congress and adopted by the House of Representatives on August 21, 1789, and the last one was officially ratified in 1791. ===

The power point below can help guide students through a more intricate view of The Bill of Rights:

First 10 Amendments
> Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. > > ===Amendment II === > A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. > > ===Amendment III === > No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. > > ===Amendment IV === > 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, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. > > ===Amendment V === > <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, 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. > > ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Amendment VI === > <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and 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, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. > > ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Amendment VII === > <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. > > ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Amendment VIII === > <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. > > ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Amendment IX === > <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. > > ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Amendment X === > <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">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.
 * ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Amendment I ===

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Online Practice Game: Students can use this self guided game to help them understand more about the Bill of Rights in a fun way! <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Bill of Rights Game

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