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Unit 1.1 Homework: The Bill of Rights - First Amendment

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Directions: Please prepare for class and work on two years of independent reading growth by reading this text independently to gather context and historical knowledge. Slides are available here.
Directions: Please prepare for class and work on two years of independent reading growth by reading this text independently to gather context and historical knowledge. Slides are available here.

Monday, 9/26 Classwork: Unit 1 Launch

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Any questions or feedback on our Class Constitution?

If you agree to abide by the Class Constitution, please sign your name under "Show Your Work."

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The Constitution is the “highest law of the land.” All laws under the federal government of the United States must _______ by [follow] the Constitution, which grants our basic _______ (e.g. the right to freedom of speech) and upholds the _______ of our country.

Homework Due Tuesday, 9/27/2022: The Bill of Rights

Key Terms:
  • Ratified =accepted/approved
  • Liberties=freedoms/rights
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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? Select all that apply.

Key Terms:
  • Prohibit=forbid
  • Assemble=gather/rally
  • Grievances=injustices
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All of the following are reasons "separation between church and state" is important EXCEPT

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As used in line 2 of the last paragraph above, "tolerance" most nearly means

Pro-Tip: Click "Show Your Work" to see the paragraph referenced.

Key Terms:
  • Constraint=restriction
  • Repercussion=punishment
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As used in the middle paragraph, "prosecuted" most nearly means

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All of the following are benefits of free speech EXCEPT

Key Terms:
  • Petition=protest
  • Retribution=retaliation
  • Parliament=British government
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The freedom to petition and assemble means you have the right to

[Select all that apply]

That's all for homework! The rest of this Formative is classwork for Tuesday, 9/27/2022.

Tuesday, 9/27 Classwork: The Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments in the U.S. _______ . The purpose of these amendments is to protect the _______ or freedoms of individuals from the U.S. government. All people living in the United States, regardless of _______ , sex, age, etc. are entitled to the rights listed in the Bill of Rights.
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Applying Knowledge: Match each scenario with the appropriate amendment from the Bill of Rights.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Although minors [people under 18] and felons [criminals] are not allowed to have guns, no state can make a law saying that guns are illegal. Why?
1st Amendment
When the Judge tried to make Rob take the stand and testify at his own larceny trial, he refused, and there was nothing the Judge could do to force him to testify. Why not?
2nd Amendment
The police cannot search through your belongings or enter your house without your consent [permission] or an warrant from a judge. Why?
3rd Amendment
The President of China can’t believe how insulting political cartoonists are to the president! He asks the president why he allows such insubordination, and the president shrugs, and points to which Amendment?
4th Amendment
It costs the government a lot of money to build barracks and army bases for our troops—why can’t we just say that every family with an extra bedroom in their house (or a spare couch) has to let a soldier stay?
5th Amendment
The United States government is no longer allowed to execute people by hanging them, drawing and quartering them, or stoning them to death. Why now?
8th Amendment
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Which Amendments do you think this scenario applies to?