Question

Instructions: Watch Heimler: Bill of Rights and complete the notes/questions below. Then…Read each clue and choose the amendment that is described from the Bill of Rights. (1-10) Consider using RR2- BoR REVIEW to help you.
1. What are CIVIL LIBERTIES:

2. If the FEDERALIST and the ANTI-FEDERALISTS were the groups debating the inclusion of a “Bill of Rights” in the Constitution, who were the leaders from each group? (ID their name & which group Fed / Anti-Fed they were from).




a) For Georgia to decide what the speed limits are within the state of Georgia.


b) Guarantees the court will follow the proper process in the case against you.


c) Keeps a citizen from serving 5 years in jail for “J-walking” (crossing the street away from a cross-walk).


d) Keeps the executive branch from denying you of additional rights not specifically stated in the Constitution.



e) Keeps troops out of your home without your permission.

f) Makes it illegal for you to shout “FIRE” in a movie theater when you know there to be no fire!


g) Provides for trial by jury, in civil cases.

h) Requires law enforcement to produce a warrant, probable cause, or an invitation in order to enter your home.


i) To be read your Miranda rights (to be silent… etc.) when arrested.

j) To gather groups of people, in writing &/or in person to voice your opinion to your elected representatives… peacefully.


k) To keep firearms in your house legally.

Answer 1

1. What are CIVIL LIBERTIES:
- Fundamental individual rights and freedoms protected from government interference (examples: speech, religion, due process, privacy). These are primarily guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

2. Federalist and Anti‑Federalist leaders (name & group):
- Federalist: Alexander Hamilton (also James Madison and John Jay were leading Federalist writers).
- Anti‑Federalist: Patrick Henry (also George Mason and Samuel Adams were prominent Anti‑Federalists).

Match the clues to the Amendments (Bill of Rights):

a) For Georgia to decide what the speed limits are within the state of Georgia.
- 10th Amendment (powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people)

b) Guarantees the court will follow the proper process in the case against you.
- 5th Amendment (due process of law; also related to 14th for state actions)

c) Keeps a citizen from serving 5 years in jail for “J‑walking”.
- 8th Amendment (prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive penalties)

d) Keeps the executive branch from denying you of additional rights not specifically stated in the Constitution.
- 9th Amendment (people retain rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution)

e) Keeps troops out of your home without your permission.
- 3rd Amendment (no quartering of soldiers in private homes in peacetime without consent)

f) Makes it illegal for you to shout “FIRE” in a movie theater when you know there to be no fire!
- 1st Amendment (freedom of speech—note: speech can be limited when it creates a clear and present danger or incites imminent lawless action)

g) Provides for trial by jury, in civil cases.
- 7th Amendment (right to jury trial in civil suits)

h) Requires law enforcement to produce a warrant, probable cause, or an invitation in order to enter your home.
- 4th Amendment (protection against unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants and probable cause required)

i) To be read your Miranda rights (to be silent… etc.) when arrested.
- 5th Amendment (right against self‑incrimination) and 6th Amendment (right to counsel) — Miranda warnings arise from these protections

j) To gather groups of people, in writing &/or in person to voice your opinion to your elected representatives… peacefully.
- 1st Amendment (freedom of assembly and petition, plus speech and press)

k) To keep firearms in your house legally.
- 2nd Amendment (right to keep and bear arms)