Chapter 1 We balance our rights between individual freedom & safety of the public

What you need to learn

Understanding where our rights come from and the balance between protecting an individual’s freedom with ensuring public safety.

1. The views of the federalists and antifederalist in regards to a Bill of Rights, and their arguments and reasoning.

2. The application of the Bill of Rights/Constitution to the federal government vs state governments.

3. How the court has balanced the protection of individual freedom/liberty with the need for public safety and order.

1st Amendment – 10th Amendment

Balancing Freedom & Order

Examples:

8th Amenment

2nd Amendment

4th Amendment