The
Bill
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Amendments
100
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constituion
100
I dyed my hair green because i wanted to make a statement. I didn't think that statement would be, "search my backpack!". A police officer stopped me and said that he was going to search my backpack because he didn't like my hair color. Do I have a right to privacy? If yes..Which amendment gives me that right?
yes...amendment 4th also..freedom of expression..speech!
100
Which freedom allows you to express yourself in print as well as in the media?
Freedom of press
100
What does assembly mean?
to gather, to come together, to protest
100
If you write to your senator asking him to build a new skate park in your community, you are practicing which freedom?
freedom to petition
200
The government can not establish an official religion is part of which amendment?
first amendment
200
True or false? You can print and speak lies about someone?
False- You can NOT speak or print lies (slander, libel)
200
How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
27
200
Which amendment allows you the right to bear arms?
second
200
What is the 27th amendment?
gives the right to vote for 18 years old an older
300
This amendment says "no unreasonable search or seizure"
fourth
300
What is the purpose of amendment 19th?
To decide if the evidence fits the charge or crimeGave women the right to vote (suffrage)
300
What protects someone from being tried of the same crime twice? What is the term for this?
Double Jeopardy
300
What is "equal protection under the law"? Where do you find it?
Amendment 14th.. a guarantee that a State must treat a citizen or class of citizens the same as it treats other citizens in similar cases..
300
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested. What right was violated and from which amendment?
Double Jeopardy = 5th
400
What is a civil court case?
2 people filing a lawsuit over a dispute involving money, property, rights
400
Which amendment says you do not have to let soldiers stay in your home
3rd
400
What is due process?
legal procedures given to everyone. Ex: lawyer, speedy trial, fair trial, etc... Government must follow the procedures that I have under my rights or I can go free...
400
What is "pleading the fifth"?
when a person refuses to testify under oath on the grounds of self-incrimination
400
The right to a fair and speedy trial. Which amendment?
6th
500
Which amendment says that the punishment must be proportional to the crime?
8th- (no cruel/unusual punishment or excessive bail)
500
Which amendment protects your rights not listed in the Constitution?
9th
500
What is eminent domain?
the right of the government to take private property for public use...5th amendment requires fair compensation be made when property is taken
500
The tenth amendment says powers not given to the federal government are given to the _____________?
states (reserved powers) or people
500
The right to face your accuser is in this amendment?
6th
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