PPT-THE BILL OF RIGHTS Unit III – The Constitution – The

Bill of Rights The First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution 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. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?. In several states, ratification (approval) for the Constitution was only obtained when Federalist supporters promised to add a Bill of Rights to guarantee individual rights.. The Legislative Branch writes the bill and passes it with a 51% majority. The Judicial Branch interprets the law and determines if it is constitutional. Presidential veto sends the bill back for revision. Today’s Essential Question: What difficulties had to be overcome during . the ratification of the . Constitution?. Vocabulary. evaluate. – to decide value or worth of something. debate. – a discussion or . Are laws important?. . How are laws created?. As we go through the steps in the journey from a Bill to a Law, place the words in the word bank in the correct order. . From the Articles of Confederation to the Bill of Rights. Standards. SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution. . YOUR TASK:. Name as many of the founding fathers as you can!. There are 89!. 0-10 = Poor. 11-15 = OK. 16-25 = Great. 26+ = Genius. Enquiry Question: . Why was the Bill of Rights added to the constitution?. Basic Principles of Democracy. The Texas Constitution is the basis of the state’s government and provided the fundamental, or basic law of the state.. The current Texas constitution was approved in 1876 and is the fifth constitution Texas has had as a state.. When. : 1787. Where. : Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Leader Chosen. : George Washington. Leaders Duties: . Call on Speakers. Maintain order and efficiency in meetings. Create committees. Constitutional Convention (cont.). Lesson 2.5: Ratification and the Bill of Rights. Essential Question. How did the political, economic, and social turning points of the Revolutionary Era shape American ideals of tyranny and revolution?. Just to review:. What is a Constitution? What is the purpose of the United States Constitution?. The United States Constitution:. Sets up the government. Defines powers and limits of the government. Lists some of the rights of the people. Bill of Rights. The First 10 . Amendments to . the U.S. Constitution. “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.”. What . do you think these rights are that they thought worth protecting under the Ninth. ?. Is it appropriate for judges to make the decision about the nature and content of these rights, or should be it up to the people through their elected representatives. Lyttleton’s. Constitution. A Few Comments about Colonialism and Nigeria. The formation of what Nigeria is today can be traced to colonialism. It is important to examine what colonialism is and its agenda was. . The Case of Iceland. Thorvaldur. . Gylfason. Presentation at . Handelshögskolan. Stockholm, 16 March 2012. outline. Crash. Background. Process. Substance. Method. Obstacles. yfirlit. Hrun. Forsaga.