Constitution (Ratification/BoR) Warmup

Match the following Amendments to the Definition:

• Right to remain silent

• 2nd Amendment

• Protection from quartering of troops

• 3rd Amendment

• Religion

  Assembly

  Petitition

  Press

  Speech

• 4th Amendment

• Right to bear arms

• 5th Amendment

• Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

• 1st Amendment

Match the following Amendments to their Definition:

• Rights of the People not listed

• 8th Amendment

• No cruel and unusual punishment

• 6th Amendment

• Reserved powers to the states

• 7th Amendment

• Right to a fair trial

• 10th Amendment

• Right to a jury trial in civil cases

• 9th Amendment

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Federalist

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(b) Anti-Federalist

• Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect States and People's Rights

• Wanted a LIMITED central Government

• Alexander Hamilton & James Madison

• Wanted a STRONG central Government
  

• Thought that the Constitution was enough to protect rights

• John Hancock & Patrick Henry

What does RATIFICATION mean?

• The act of ignoring or neglecting something.
• The act of delaying or postponing something.
• The act of officially approving something.

• The act of rejecting or disapproving something.

What does AMENDMENT mean?

• A type of currency used in ancient times
• A change or addition to a legal document or law.
• A type of punishment for criminals
• A document that outlines a person's last wishes

Which is not part of the 1st Amendment?

• Freedom of the press
• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of religion
• Freedom to bear arms

What is the BILL OF RIGHTS?

• The first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution

• A list of unalienable rights found in the Declaration of Independence

• A list of the rights and freedoms of citizens in the Colony of Virginia 1607

• The document that outlines the responsibilities of the President of the United States