Exploring the Bill of Rights
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Objective
I can identify the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
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Warm-up video
Netflix · 5:09
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The Bill of Rights was created because people were concerned about the government having too much power.
- 2
The First Amendment protects freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.
- 3
The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches unless the authorities have a warrant and a valid reason.
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Practice
11 questions
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
The Second Amendment discusses the right to do what?
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Exit ticket
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“Name three rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.”
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