Bellringer –

Name the 7 Articles to the Constitution and a brief description of the purpose of each Article

Our Constitution

Documents that influenced our Constitution

1215

1688

1776

1781

Our Constitution

Article VII The holdouts were…???

• VI– In criminal cases, right to a speedy trial;

informed of charges, confront witnesses, call witnesses, right to attorney.

• VII– In civil cases, at value over $20, right to trial by

jury; facts about the case are decided by the jury and cannot be changed.

Amendments

• VIII– Excessive bail, fines, cruel or unusual punishment

cannot be inflicted• IX

– The rights listed in the Constitution cannot be construed to deny other rights retained by the people.

• X– Powers not delegated in the Constitution are

reserved to the states and people

Amendments

• What are civil rights?

Amendments

… personal, natural rights of individuals

• What is due process?… having established jurisdiction over defendant, given proper notice, and proper hearing, requires the law to provide fairness in applying just laws

Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth

Amendments that specifically mention due process…

XI◦ Our Judicial system doesn’t extend over foreign

nationals XII

◦ Duties of election for President and Vice-President are delegated to Electors

XIII◦ ABOLITION OF SLAVERY

Amendments

XIV◦ No states may make a law that denies citizens

rights under the US Constitution; requirements for apportioning Senators and Representatives

XV◦ Gave slaves and all citizens the right to vote

XVI◦ Congress can collect income taxes

Amendments

XVIII◦ Prohibited manufacture and sale of alcohol◦ XXI - Repealed 18th amendment

XIX◦ Women get right to vote

XX◦ Term of president and vice-president was set

Amendments

XXII◦ On Jan 20th the President takes office

XXIV◦ Gave all citizens the right to vote (again)

XXVI◦ Gave 18 year-olds right to vote

Amendments