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Which Amendment?
Vocab
100
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are called what?
The Bill of Rights
100
The Second Amendment protects what?
Your right to own guns/weapons.
100
True or False:
You have certain rights that are not listed in the Constitution?
True.
(This is covered in Amendment 9).
100
Which amendment does this picture represent?
The 6th amendment, the right to confront your accusers/witnesses against you.
100
"amendment" means to ....
change or modify
(add/remove also acceptable)
200
What is the Constitution?
Acceptable answers include:
-The highest law in the land.
-The most basic laws we have.
-A list of rules/laws that say what the people/government can and can't do.
200
The Fourth Amendment protects you from what?
Unreasonable search and seizure.
200
The 8th Amendment protects you from what? (Related to punishments)
-Cruel and unusual punishment
-excessive fines
200
Which amendment does this picture represent?
The Fifth (5th) Amendment.
200
"impartial" means what?
neutral, unbiased
300
Scenario: The cops pull Bradley over while he is driving. The cops search his car and take some things.
What is this a violation of?
The 4th amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
300
What does the Third Amendment protect?
You cannot be forced to "quarter"or house soldiers in your home.
300
The 7th Amendment guarantees the rights to...
Acceptable answers include:
-to have a jury trial in civil cases over $20 in value.
-the right to a speedy civil trial.
300
Which amendment is this?
The 4th amendment
300
"quarter" is another word for what?
House
400
Scenario:
Juliet is fined $5,000 for stealing a $1.00 candy bar. This is a violation of which rights/Amendment?
Amendment 8.
This amendment protects you against cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines.
Punishments are supposed to be equal to the crime.
400
Give an example of a right the Fifth (5th) Amendment protects?
Acceptable answers include:
-Being held for committing a crime without being indicted (accused).
-Being tried twice for the same crime.
-Testifying against yourself in court.
400
Name a right the 6th Amendment protects.
Acceptable answers include:
-right to a speedy trial
-right to an impartial (neutral) jury (a jury that doesn't already think you're guilty)
-right to a lawyer
-the right to confront witnesses against them
400
What rights are protected under this amendment?
Under the 4th amendment you are protected against unreasonable search and seizure.
The gov't can't take/hold you or your things without a valid reason.
The gov't can't search your things without a warrant.
400
"Seizure" means to...?
take or hold something
500
Scenario:
Trix borrows Ty's bike. Trix returns it broken and refuses to pay to fix what she broke.
The repair of the bike is over $20, so Ty decides to sue.
Trix and Ty go to court to let a jury decide who is right/wrong and if Trix has to pay anything.
Which amendment gives Ty the right to a trial by jury?
The 7th amendment gives you the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
500
What 5 rights does the 1st Amendment protect?
1. Speech
2. Petition
3. Religion
4. Assembly
5. The press
500
What is the difference between a civil trial and a criminal trial?
A civil trial is between two citizens. Usually involves a lawsuit.
A criminal trial is when the State is trying to convict someone of a crime.
500
Which amendment does this represent?
The 8th amendment, which protects you against cruel and unusual punishment AND excessive fines.
500
What is the Bill of Rights?
A list of protections that every person in the U.S. is guaranteed.