Bill of Rights

Discusses the rights given to American citizens by the 6th Amendment.

"... students will examine the events leading up to the Eighth Amendment's creation, how it has been defined throughout the centuries, and how it is interpreted today"--Provided by publisher.

"... readers will learn why [the Ninth Amendment] was proposed and ratified, how it has been interpreted in several landmark Supreme Court cases, and how it has impacted society through such issues as labor activities, fair housing laws, and privacy"--Provided by publisher.

"... students will learn why [the Tenth] amendment was created, how notions of states' versus federal rights have changed throughout history, and how this ongoing conflict between state and federal government affects their lives"--Provided by publisher.

"... examines the events leading up to the creation and ratification of the Fourth Amendment and its impact on modern American life, including how the Supreme Court must balance the rights of the individual against the needs of the government to keep the nation safe and how technological advances affect our privacy"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the development of freedom of speech--as a guaranteed liberty in the United States--by providing primary and secondary text analysis and commentary. Includes an annotated list of related Supreme Court cases.

Describes the history and purpose of the Sixth Amendment which allows accused persons the right to a fair and speedy trial, the assistance of council, and to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

Describes the history and purpose of the Seventh Amendment that guarantees a person's right to a jury trial.

Describes the histories and purposes of the Second Amendment right to bear arms and the Third Amendment right to prohibit in time of peace the quartering of soldiers in private homes.

Describes the histories and purposes of the Ninth Amendment that addresses the rights of the people not specifically enumerated in the Constitution, and the Tenth Amendment which defines the powers of the Federal government and the powers of the state government.