6.4 Bill of Rights (Due 2/26)

The Bill of Rights

Directions: Discuss the meaning and importance of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured? In your response, pick three of the ten amendments and use them to support your answer. Explain how the Amendments that you chose relate to the rights guaranteed under them and how they may have similarities or differences compared to the other Amendments. 

First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. 

Second Amendment

A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. 

Third Amendment

No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law. 

Fourth Amendment

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. 

Fifth Amendment

No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. 

Sixth Amendment

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 

Seventh Amendment

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trail by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States than according to the rules of the common law. 

Eighth Amendment

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Ninth Amendment

The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. 

Tenth Amendment

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. 

6.3 Principles of American Democracy (Due 2/19)

The Declaration of Independence describes what good governments must do and what rights individuals have under a government. Governments are expected to provide for the public good, which means acting on behalf of everyone in society, together. They must also respect the rights of individuals. Sometimes these two principles conflict. 

Directions: Explain how the U.S. Constitution reflects a balance between the classical republican concern with the promotion of the public good and the classical liberal concern with protecting individual rights. Make sure your answer covers what the difference between public good and individual rights could mean to this response. Look through the U.S. Constitution and try to apply what you see that could support your reasoning. 

U.S. Constitution

6.2: US Government: The Englightenment Due 2/12

 

2.2: The Enlightenment due 10/9

 

The Enlightenment

Directions:

Watch the following video about the Enlightenment.

Practice what you learned on Quizlet. 

Post your final Quizlet score.

Respond to the following questions. 

Post your responses.

Questions: 

1. What score did you earn on the Quizlet quiz?
2. What was the significance of the Enlightenment and how did it impact the formation of the American government?
3. Describe "natural rights."
4. According to the Enlightenment philosopher John Locke, if a government doesn't protect people's "natural rights," then what do the people have a right to?
5. What did Voltaire add to the Enlightenment movement.
6. In your opinion which philosopher's ideas are needed in government? 
7. Post your answers. 

6.1 US Government Welcome Post Due 2/5

 

Dear Parkview Student, 

 

Your participation in the Parkview discussion board is an integral part of our curriculum. 

I look forward to hearing from you! Your voice and ideas are of value here! 

Giving voice to your thoughts and knowledge will help move the learning process forward as we discuss American Government. 

So, thank you in advance, for your participation!  

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Bernstein

Welcome to Parkview's Discussion Board Blog! The place to interact with the instructor and classmates to discuss important events in our nation's history. To begin our blog it is important to know the expectations and rules.

All postings titles will be marked by the school month and school week and due date. For example, this is the first week posting for month 6, and the title is "6.1 Introduction due 2/5" 

You are required to make 2 posts on the discussion board every week. The first post is your response to the questions posted. The work is to be your own, plagiarism will result in a failing grade. The second response is a comment to a classmates post.

Due date: Discussion Board responses are due by Friday of the week of the posting. 

Grades: Discussion Board participation is 10% of your grade. You will get credit for your participation and will be marked down for posting late. Failure to post will earn a grade of a "0" for the week.

Study Guide: Each discussion board question is related to question on the final. Students who complete each posting do better on the final. A more detailed study guide will be provided a few weeks before the final.

Finals: Mid January.  The finals will be multiple choice questions based on the textbook and discussion board. A study guide will be posted to help you prepare for the final.

Important record keeping notice: Please copy every post you submit, save to a document, label the month and week, and turn in with your monthly turn in work to your Parkview teacher for credit. You are responsible to complete on average 4 posts a month. Your participation is part of your history grade. 

Parkview's Government: Introductions

Directions: This class is about American Government. In 200-300 words write about how government and history has impacted your from your beginning to present day.  Be sure to include:

• your name (the history of why your name was given to you)
• birthplace
• 2 or 3 high points in your life
• places you have lived
• your favorite year and why
• a historical American figure you admire and why