Bill of Rights

Bill of RightsBill of Rights

The WUSG News team has invited constitutional scholar Jamie Madson to the studio to discuss the Bill of Rights. During this episode, you will learn the difference between civil liberties and civil rights, as well as the purpose of the Bill of Rights. Click the player button located on the left to watch the episode.

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First AmendmentFirst Amendment

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is arguably one of the most important protections Americans have in a representative democracy. In this episode, you will learn about the different civil liberties protected by the First Amendment and examples of how they may be legally restricted. Click the player button to begin.

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Due ProcessDue Process

During any discussion about constitutional rights, the term “due process” is likely to be used. Due process is an important concept in the American judicial system, and can trace its roots back to the Magna Carta. During this episode, you will learn about the two types of due process. Click the player button to get started.

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Fourteenth AmendmentFourteenth Amendment

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been a critical tool in the efforts to expand constitutional rights to every American. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of this Amendment and how the Supreme Court has used it to incorporate a significant portion of the Bill of Rights. Click the player button to start the episode.

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Bill of Rights ReviewBill of Rights Review

Now that you have examined the Bill of Rights, it is time to review everything you have learned. Use all of your knowledge about the Bill of Rights to complete this non-graded interactivity. This review consists of a series of non-graded multiple choice and matching questions. Read the instructions for each section and select the best possible answer. After choosing your answer click SUBMIT to review. Click the player button to get started.