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The Bill of Rights - Activity 7
1.  People have the freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly.
2.  People have the right to keep and bear arms (guns).
3.  People cannot be forced to keep soldiers in their homes.
4.  No official can arrest or search a person or his home without a permit from a judge.
5.  Persons accused of serious crimes must be accused by a jury. They may not be forced to give evidence against themselves. A person found not guilty of a crime cannot be tried again for the same crime.
6.  Persons accused of serious crimes have the right to a quick trial. They have the right to a lawyer.
7.  In most cases, there must be a right to a jury trial.
8.  Punishment may not be cruel or unusual.
9.  The people have other rights in addition listed to those in the Constitution.
10. Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.
The Bill of Rights (paraphrased)
Separation of Powers - Activity 8
  Articles one through three of the U.S. Constitution make provisions for three separate and independent branches of govenment: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each branch has its own set of powers and responsibilities. The founders of the Constitution believed that this separation of powers would protect individuals' rights and liberties and prevent the government from abusing its power.
Executive Branch - The President heads the Executive Branch. The President's responsibilities include enforcing and carrying out laws passed by the legislative branch, commander in chief of the armed forces and head of the country.
Legislative Branch - The two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, make up the Legislative Branch. Each state is allotted two senators, and the number of representatives is determined by each state's population. Congress has the power to make laws and declare war.
Judicial Branch - The Supreme Court heads the Judicial Branch, which interprets the meaning of the Constitution and federal laws, it upholds the laws or invalidates them. There are eight associate justices and one chief justice.