Unit 1
Freedom of expression: How far does it go?
two types of protected speech that are controversial
hate speech
is allowed
still has restrictions
if the speech or writing is threatening
political protest
burning flags is protected by the first amendment
people live in public parks for days
Separation religion and government
separation of church and state
religion
religious beliefs are personal choices
government may not interfere with people's private religion
government may not establish a church or force people to practice a particular religion/
government may not favor or support one religion more than other
religious practices and symbols are not permitted on government property, such as courts or public schools
THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS consider themselves CHRISTIANS.
But sometimes that the First Amendment conflicts with religious practices
From colonies to United States
The first settlers (PURPOSE )
religious freedom
want a better life
to own a farm
to start a small business
to live among equal
(have a brighter future)
The road to independence
settlers wanted to make decisions on their own needs not on their mother country England
War of Independence (began a war with their mother land in order to fight for their own rights)
Declaration of Independence (signal of the War of independence)
The United States Constitution
a democratic government
a system based on the idea that all men are equal and that the government should represent all of the nation 's citizens(constitution )
George Washington
fighting during the winter
fighting at night
fighting on holidays
The liberty Bell and the first U.S. flag are important symbols for most Americans
A Balance of Power
Three branches of government
legistaltive
congress
senate
house of representatives
executive
president
vice president
judicial
supreme court
political parties
federalism
republican
government based on federlism
a balance based on federal, or centra government
the state governments
federal government
issues that effect citizens
state government
issues that relate to state
Vocab
override
to ride over or across
unconstitutional
not according or consistent with the constitution of a body politic (such as a nation) an unconstitutional infringement on rights
federalism
the distribution of power in an organization (such as a government) between a central authority and the constituent units
The Bill of rights
the guarantee of individual rights & freedoms
the protection of citizens against the government's power
10 amendments
guarantee the rights and freedoms of individuals
protect citizens against the misuse of power by the government
protects the rights of criminals suspects
The first amendment
guarantees freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of the press
freedom to say or write but still have limits
The second amendment
protects all citizens against the misuse of power by the government
to form a milita
army of citizens
keep guns
The fourth amendment
forbids polices searches without their permission from a judge
The fiveth,sixth and seventh amendments
provide protection for people who are accused of crimes
speedy
public trial
17 more amendments to the Constitution
no right to vote
not a land owner
african Americans
women
native americans
do not able to read or write
21 or younger
Guns in America: The Right To Bear Arms
The second amendments protects that citizens can own guns
protect themselves is the purpose at the beginning
the definition is not clear
laws about owning guns are different
some states allow people to keep a gun in their home
some states allow people to carry guns in public places
gun controls
laws, policies, and practices that restricts guns