Rights of the Accused
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First 10 Amendments: The Bill of Rights
Lesson Plans by Matt Campbell
With the ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1791, Americans were guaranteed specific rights and liberties that would protect their individualism and freedom and limit the power of government. These activities allow students to display their knowledge of what the Bill of Rights is and how it impacts their daily lives.
Storyboard Description
Rights of the Accused in the Bill of Rights: This student activity will have students remembering important aspects of the first ten amendments
Storyboard Text
- Trial By Jury
- No Self-Incrimination
- WANTEDCALL POLICE IF YOU SEE THIS MAN
- You look like our fugitive, you need to defend yourself in court!
- I'm sorry officer, but I would like to speak to my lawyer before I say anything else to you.
- According to the 6th Amendment, a person has "the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed".
- According to the 5th Amendment, no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself".
- Double Jeopardy
- No, Your Honor! You cannot do that to my client; that would be double jeopardy!
- Even though we found you not guilty, we're going to have another trial until we convict you!
- Rights of the Accused
- Counsel
- Your Honor, I demand my attorney be present before any proceedings start! It's my constitutional right!
- According to the 5th Amendment, no person shall "be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb".
- According to the 6th Amendment, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall... have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."
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