Due Process
True or False: Laws must be written clearly.
True
What is a right?
Something a person is given as a citizen. They are stated specifically in the Constitution and are protected.
What is an informed citizen?
A person who votes, knows what people are running for, knows what's going on in the world
An amendment is a ___________ to the Constitution.
change
True or False: The goal of due process is to treat people fairly.
True
What is a responsibility?
Something a person should do or is expected to do.
What protects a person's life, liberty, and property?
Due process--these things cannot be taken away without a fair trial
In order to add an amendment, it has to be proposed by __________ of the House of Representatives and Senate.
2/3
True or False: An accused person must keep silent and cannot defend himself.
False
One responsibility of a citizen is being involved. What are some examples for how citizens can remain involved?
picking up litter, voting, giving back to the community, recycling, helping those in need
What is the purpose of the amendment process?
to make sure most people approve of any changes made to the Constitution
In order for an amendment to be accepted, it has to be ratified by _________ of the states.
3/4
True or False: Due process is only for people guilty of crimes.
False
Give an example of a responsibility.
register to vote, defend the country, serve on jury duty, pay taxes
Where are our rights stated?
In the Bill of Rights within the U.S. Constitution
Which amendment states that life, liberty, and property cannot be taken without due process of the law?
5th Amendment
True or False: A fair jury is guaranteed by due process.
True
Give an example of a right.
Example: voting, elect government officials, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms
BONUS: How many amendments have been ratified since the Constitution was written?
27 amendments
Why were the Bill of Rights included in the U.S. Constitution?
to protect citizens' rights