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Grade 7 Starter Lesson: Bill of Rights

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Note from the author:
In this lesson, you will explain the rights protected by the Bill of Rights.

Essential Question: What rights are protected by the Bill of Rights?
In this lesson, you will explain the rights protected by the Bill of Rights.

Essential Question: What rights are protected by the Bill of Rights?
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The Bill of rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

Required

What are some rights that the people of the U.S. generally expect to be guaranteed?

Required

Match each amendment from the Bill of Rights to the correct description.

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well-regulated militia
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
Rights of accused persons, e.g., the right to a speedy and public trial
Right of trial by jury in civil cases
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
Other rights of the people
Powers reserved to the states

Option 2:
Explain each of the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution in your own words.