Transformations of America

By: Eric Jonas

United States Amendments

Objectives

Understand the core ideals of…

American Society

U.S. Constitution

Bill of Rights

U.S. Amendments

Fast Facts1. Oldest Amendment(s) : 1st

-10th were approved on December 15, 1791

2. Newest Amendment : 27th was approved May 7, 1992

3. Total Amendments : 27

Answers

1) Freedom of speech

2) Right to due process

3) Presidential term length

Can you name these Amendments?

1) 1st

2) 5th

3) 22nd

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Possibilities

19th – Woman’s sufferage

26th – Voting age to 18

1st – Freedom of speech

What Amendments effect your daily life?

Quick Quiz

1. How many Amendments are there?

2. What year was the 1st Amendment enacted?

3. Name one amendment and its purpose.

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The United States Constitution

Fast Facts1) Adopted September 17,

1787

2) First 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights

3) Currently the shortest and oldest constitution still in use today

What Does the Constitution Do?

Defines 3 branches of government

Outlines powers and duties of each branch

Explains rights to each individual

What do you know about the Constitution?

Three main parts of the Constitution

Preamble (Introduction)

Articles (Governement)

Amendments

Quick Quiz

1) When was the Constitution adopted?

2) What is one way the Constitution helps us in every day life?

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Declaration of Independence

Fast Facts

Ratified on July 4, 1776

Written by Thomas Jefferson

56 Delegates signed the Declaration of Independence

What does the Declaration of Independence do?

Gave the U.S. its independence from the British

Allowed the U.S. to create its own government

Developed our core ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Assignment of the day!

In 8 or more complete sentences, explain

how each of the three discussed

documents effect daily life in the United

States.