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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Which of the following are NOT part of the First Amendment? Select two correct answers.

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According to the 9th and 10th Amendments, the rights not _______ in the Bill of Rights are retained by the people in the _______
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The Bill of rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

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

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

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

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