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The Bill of Rights protects the rights of all the citizens, residents and visitors in the territory of the United States.

The Bill of Rights is the name of the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights limits the powers of the federal government. Some of the features of the Bill of Rights include freedom of speech, separation of the church and the state, the right to bear arms and the right to be protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Bill of Rights prohibits the federal government from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

The United States Supreme Court frequently hears cases related to the rights of the people as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The ExpertRating Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights Certification course comprehensively discusses the Bill of Rights as well as contains information about the basics of the United States Constitutional Law.

ExpertRating Online Law Course (Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights) Coverage (6 weeks program)

Week One

Wednesday - Lesson 01

In this first lesson, you'll learn about the lengthy and often difficult process that ultimately led to the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. You'll learn why so many Americans in the newly formed nation felt that a Bill of Rights was so important, and how they came to choose the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights. You'll also get an overview of the lessons to come as this lesson explores each of the amendments individually.

Friday - Lesson 02

In this lesson, you'll begin learning about the specifics of the Bill of Rights. This lesson will start by exploring the very important provisions of the First Amendment that protect freedom of speech and freedom of the press. You'll discover how the courts have interpreted the provisions, and what limitations the courts have placed on these basic freedoms over the years. This lesson will also discuss the impact that the events of 9/11 had on the amendment, as well as the status of the politically correct speech movement.

Week Two

Wednesday - Lesson 03

In this lesson you'll learn all about the other provisions of the First Amendment that deal with freedom of religion and freedom of assembly. This lesson will discuss the concept of "separation of church and state"—where it came from and how the courts are interpreting it. You'll learn about some citizens' attempts to amend the Constitution to limit the power of the courts in this area. This lesson will also discuss the right to free assembly, the implicit right of freedom of association, and how these issues have been affected by terrorism.

Friday - Lesson 04

The debate over gun control rages on, so this lesson will take a close look at both sides' views on the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for citizens "right to keep and bear arms." What does it really mean and how is it currently being viewed by the courts? You'll also learn about the often-overlooked Third Amendment that deals with the quartering of troops. Is it really just an outdated amendment or does it contain provisions that have implications in the future?

Week Three

Wednesday - Lesson 05-

The Fourth Amendment contains the provisions that protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures by governmental authorities. This amendment has been interpreted and reinterpreted by the courts over the years. In this lesson, you'll learn how it finally came to be applied to the states and what protections it really provides. This lesson will also take a close look at the Patriot Act and explore why some people believe it threatens their Fourth Amendment rights.

Friday - Lesson 06

The Fifth Amendment contains many provisions you'll find fascinating. It provides for the right against self-incrimination in a criminal trial and contains the all important "due process" clause. This lesson will discuss the procedures the police must follow in order to obtain an admissible confession, and will talk about the status of the Miranda Warning. This lesson will also look closely at what the due process clause means in the present world.

Week Four

Wednesday - Lesson 07

The Sixth Amendment provides for protections that are given to defendants in criminal cases. This lesson will discuss the defendant's right to a trial by jury, to a speedy trial, and to confront witnesses. You'll learn how juries are chosen in criminal cases, and how the courts have enforced the right to counsel for those charged with crimes.

Friday - Lesson 08

This lesson will look at other aspects of courtroom procedure provided by the Seventh Amendment, as well as the protections against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment that are contained in the Eighth Amendment. You'll enter the debate over the death penalty and learn how it has evolved over the years. You'll also find out how and when this ultimate penalty can be imposed.

Week Five

Wednesday - Lesson 09

The courts often overlooked the provisions of the Ninth and 10th Amendments for many years. This lesson will discuss the real importance of the Ninth Amendment when it comes to the unenumerated rights of the people. Then it will look at the 10th Amendment and review the issue of state's rights, as provided in that amendment. You'll also learn about the evolution of the importance of the commerce clause and how its application has revived the use of the 10th Amendment in court.

Friday - Lesson 10

Not all of citizen’s rights are contained in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. This lesson will discuss the critical right to vote and its stormy history. You'll learn how the right to vote has been limited over the years and how the Constitution had to be amended in order to secure the right to vote for every American citizen. This lesson will also delve into the 14th Amendment to the Constitution and see how its passage and interpretation have changed many aspects of constitutional law.

Week Six

Wednesday - Lesson 11

Now that you've examined the Bill of Rights and other important areas of the Constitution, it's time to prepare to do battle in court. In this challenging and fascinating lesson, you'll learn how and when to raise constitutional claims in both criminal and civil cases. This lesson will look at examples of successful courtroom strategies and discover how to prepare and present a winning case.

Friday - Lesson 12

The course will conclude with a bang. This lesson will look at the future of Constitution, particularly the increasing efforts by various groups to change it or bypass it. This lesson will discuss such controversial issues as the alleged abuse of power by federal judges and prosecutors, zero tolerance policies adopted by schools, and efforts to limit the rights of certain plaintiffs to sue for damages. Finally, you'll get a chance to make your feelings known about these issues, as well as the overall future of the Constitution.

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