An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the creation of the Bill of Rights. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Narration, interviews, computer graphics, live action, and archival footage are used to explore the origin, history of interpretation by courts, and future implications of the United States constitutional amendment that guarantees freedom of speech and establishes separation of church and state.
"The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people who have been accused of crimes. It ensures American citizens can receive a 'speedy and public trial . . . by an impartial jury.' It also ensures that trials will be held in the state in which the alleged crime occurred. Perhaps most significant, the Sixth Amendment says people have a right to a lawyer, even if they can't afford it. The Seventh Amendment extends the right to a trial by jury to federal civil cases"--Provided by publisher.
The events surrounding the creation of the U.S. Constitution did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a serving girl at a Pennsylvania boardinghouse, a law clerk in the state of Virginia, and an apprentice printer as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that Congress "shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press." But what does that mean? In this easy-to-understand book, readers will learn more about the background and history of the First Amendment and its promises, including freedom of speech. They'll learn what that means-and doesn't mean-and more about common misconceptions about this important right. Accessible text dealing with real-life situations and graphics further explaining the details will draw in anyone interested in knowing about basic American rights.
"Written more than 200 years ago, the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights are still in use. Understanding how these additions to the Constitution is key to understanding why the Bill of Rights is so important to United States history. All readers can benefit from understanding what the Bill of Rights is and why it exists, especially to understand modern political conversations"--Provided by publisher.
". . . explains what is in the Constitution and what it all means. You'll explore with [Hudson] . . . the powers of the President, the Congress, and the Courts--and how the three branches of government fit together. You'll look at how it protects your individual rights--and how it promotes 'the general welfare' of all citizens. Learn about the different individual rights and common goods--and how they sometimes conflict"--Back cover.
Examines the people and events behind the creation of the Bill of Rights. Discusses how the document influenced the founding of the United States of America, and how it impacts the country still today. Includes color photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.
