This document provides instructions for a poster presentation, asking the presenter to summarize a U.S. Bill of Rights document. It asks the presenter to name the document, highlight important words, explain its purpose in establishing civil liberties, identify its author as James Madison, and explain the significance of the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.

1. 10.2.2 Poster Presentation
1. What is the title of Document E? U.S. Bill of Rights
2. List words or phrases thatstand out fromthe document
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3. What is the purposeof the document?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee
essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear
arms, trial by jury, and more, as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
4. Who authored the document?
Drafted by James Madison
5. Why is the document significant in establishing or extending self-governmentand individual liberty?
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6. Select one important excerpt fromthe document and explain in your own words its meaning:
Original:
VI: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
by an impartial (fair or just) jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been
committed
Explanation:
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