Bill of Rights – Protecting the People’s Rights

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fter the American Declaration of Independence in 1776, the Founding Fathers turned to the composition (arrangement) of the states’ and then the federal Constitution. Although a Bill of Rights to protect the citizens was not initially deemed important, the Constitution’s supporters realized it was crucial to achieving ratification. Thanks largely to the efforts of James Madison, the Bill of Rights officially became part of the Constitution in December 1791.

Source: http://www.history.com/topics/bill-of-rights

1.  Complete the chart below.

Students
Rights Students Should Have in School (e.g. Ability to wear clothing of their choice) / a.
b.
c.
Student Limits (e.g. Ability to wear what you want as long as it isn’t offensive) / a.
b.
c.

2.  Use the graphic below to answer the question that follows.

3.  For each amendment, give it a modern translation and draw a symbol for it.

Amendments / Translation / Symbol
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X

4.  In the space below create an advertisement that “sells or promotes” one of the first ten amendments. You will work on this individually. Each advertisement should include the following:

  1. Name of amendment
  2. Number of amendment
  3. Slogan or catchphrase promoting it
  4. Reason why it should be included
  5. The advertisement can take the form of a political cartoon, picture, song lyrics, etc.

5.  In the space below jot down a 5-6 paragraph which explains the rationale behind your advertisement.