Lesson 10: Sections 1-6

James Madison
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James Madison
Who was known as "Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
Who was America's first president?
John Adams
Who was America's first vice president?
Formal listing of basic rights to U.S. citizens
What are the Bill of Rights?
1. May be approved by the legislatures in at least three-fourths of the states
2. May be approved by special conventions in at least three-fourths of the states
How does an amendment get ratified to the Constitution?
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly, and the freedom to petition or appeal, the government
Amendment 1
Right to bear arms
Amendment 2
Prevents the government from using homes as military quarters, except in wartime and in a lawful way
Amendment 3
Protects people and their belongings from "unreasonable searches and seizures" without having a warrant or a strong reason for the search.
Amendment 4
Guarantees basic rights to people accused of crimes:
1. Right to a grand jury hearing if accused of a serious crime.
2. Protects from double jeopardy or being tried for the same crime more than one.
3. Cannot be forced to incriminate or say things that might be used against them in trial.
4. Cannot be deprived of "life, liberty, or property" without due process or following clear rules (presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
5. Cannot take private property for public use without being paid for it.
Amendment 5
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial, or fair, jury. People accused of crimes have the right to know the charges against them, hear and question all witnesses, and to an attorney.Amendment 6Have the right to a jury trial to settle lawsuits over money or property worth more than $20Amendment 7Forbids judges from ordering excessive bail or fines or "cruel and unusual punishments."Amendment 8Makes it clear that a citizen's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution such as privacyAmendment 9All powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states or for the peopleAmendment 1017How many amendments have been added since the Bill of Rights?27How many total amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?The constitution did not list the rights of the peopleWhy did opponents object to ratifying the Constitution?He promised that the first task of the new congress would be amended by adding the bill of rights.What did John Hancock promise would happen after the Constitution was ratified?