I)Read the Preamble and Define the Following Terms

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The U.S. Constitution

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I)Read the Preamble and define the following terms.

1)Union -

2)Domestic Tranquility -

3)General Welfare -

4)Liberty -

5)Posterity -

6)Ordain -

II) Read through the Bill of Rights and summarize each of the amendments in your own words.

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III) In no less than FIVE COMPLETE SENTENCES, summarize which amendment you believe to be the most important and why. Be sure to justify your reasoning clearly.

Answers

I) Student answers may vary.

1)Union - The act of uniting or the state of being united. A Union of States.

2)Domestic Tranquility – Ensuring that the federal government has the power to keep peace.

3)General Welfare – The good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity of the people.

4)Liberty - The condition of being free from restriction or control.

5)Posterity – Future generations.

6)Ordain - To order by virtue of superior authority; decree or enact

II) Again, student answers will vary but should reflect an understanding of each amendment.

1)Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2)The right to bear arms/own guns.

3)Cannot be forced to house soldiers.

4)Warrants needed by authorities to protect against illegal search and seizures.

5)Cannot be forced to testify against yourself, guarantee of due process, and no double jeopardy (put on trial for the same crime twice)

6)Guaranteed a fair and speedy trial and a guarantee of legal representation.

7)Guaranteed the right to a jury trial.

8)No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment.

9)Statement that citizens have more rights than those listed in the Constitution.

10)Powers not granted to the Federal government are reserved to the states.

III) Student responses will vary, but clear, rational, and thorough reasoning should be used in defending their choice.

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