Amendment IX:

“The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”

The rights of people cannot be taken away just because certain things are mentioned in the constitution. 

I chose both of these pictures because one represents the rights of woman to control whether or not they have children at the time and the other picture displays a picture of words that explain the rights we have as humans which is what we have control over. 

Amendment VIII:

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

This amendment is wrapped around crimes. When this amendment was created in 1791 they created it so they punishments would not be viewed at as excessive, cruel, and unusual. Nothing more than what is deserved of the criminal should be done. Officials should not use their power to do anything worse. 

added this picture to give you another source if you wanted to read more on this amendment.                         

  

 I chose this video because it gives an animated description of the amendment while mentioning a case that involved this amendment!

Amendment VII:

"In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."


This amendment is based on the right to have a jury at trail; people appointed from around the community to help decide whether or not you are guilty.

I chose this picture because it sums it all up. You see in the picture an attorney standing in front of a jury looking to be asking them questions.

Amendment VI:

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense."

This amendment means that you should not be held without a a trail and the witnesses shall be present. Everyone has the right to have counsel there with them during the time of trail. Also you should be told why you are standing in front of the judge and all counts against you.

The Sixth Amendment Broken Down

(click the link to go to the site)

I chose this video because not only is it a visual representation of the amendment but it is also pretty kid friendly.  I am a visual learner and each step of explaining the amendment they draw a picture with it.

Amendment V:

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. " "

Pleading the fifth saves you from telling on yourself which is the main focus in the fifth amendment

In better words!!! NO I WILL NOT TELL ON MYSELF I AM INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY! To understand this amendment is to understand that you are not required to talk to the police. You as an individual can deny speaking with them until your attorney is around or until you are appointed some council.  This amendment also protects your land. 

This picture goes great with the amendment. If you are not read the Miranda Warning; Speak up! This warning is to be read any time you are arrested. If not and the police gets you to talk there could be a problem.

Amendment IV:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

The police needs a warrant to invade your privacy unless there is reasonable suspicion. If the police presents a warrant they are only allowed to search the area stated on the warrant. If you are pulled over in a traffic stop keep in mind that you are liable to get search if the police have a reason to also keep in mind students are liable for search as well in school buildings.

 This picture is to show an example of what a search warrant could look like for one who has never seen one. Although they vary from state to state they should have a judge name on them, what they are looking for and where they have the permission to search.  Not saying all cops are crooked but officers may at times try to show something that is not a search warrant just to get in to find something. The video is an example of a case that had to do with the fourth amendment as well and demonstrates what should take place in order for the police to search.

Amendment III:

"No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in manner to be prescribed by law."

The amendment means that soldiers are not aloud to force themselves in one's personal home if the owner does not allow during any time period. 

I felt this picture was perfect for this amendment because it gives a more humorous point of view about citizens being able to turn soldiers down. I feel as though if a child looks at the picture they will understand the overall meaning for the amendment.

 http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-the-3rd-amendment-definition-court-cases.html

This link explains the definition cases and it also offers a quiz. I think this also helps to not only interact to get a better understanding but it is explained in a less complex way. 

Amendment II:

"A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

 This amendment is simply focused around all weapons;but weighs more heavily on guns. This amendment is short and sweet. Amendment II helps Americans protect themselves.

 After watching the two presidential candidates speak on how they feel about Amendment II and tying in what has been happening around the world I thought this photo was appropriate because it puts the big picture into perspective. We do not have to take away guns but we as citizens need to learn how to better control ourselves and realize when to use them.

http://conservativetribune.com/trump-plan-2nd-amendment/ 

http://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2016/09/23/hillary-clinton-cant-end-terrorism-without-gun-control/ 

Explore the links to hear what Trump thinks about the second amamendment and what Clinton thinks. Then ask yourself where do you stand when it comes to the second amendment because this amendment brings on great debate and it's nice to know how and why you and those around you feel. 

 Amendment I:

 "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

This amendment is strictly all about people living how they want. We as citizens of the United States cannot be forced to just one religion we have the free reign to believe in what we want, we are supposed to be able to speak on how we feel, we are supposed to be allowed to get our information from where we want and also this amendment is supposed to protect people as they gather rather in public or in private. Which leaves me to say I believe every one of these things mentioned in this amendment should be weighed the same because they are also very important to me. Although a lot of things in the world that happen when it comes to the government aren't fair this amendment gives people a chance to stand up for what they believe in.

   


This cartoon gives you a clear view of what the amendment protects.

Watch the clip to get a more modern view on how the first amendment is important in our lives today. The clips mentions how we have the right to text, tweet, and talk about what we want! That's a big thing in today's society as technology steady advances!