The freedoms of citizens, such as freedom of speech or freedom of the press
What are liberties?
100
The government closed a newspaper for printing negative articles about the president. Which amendment did they break?
What is the first amendment?
100
This amendment gives people the freedom of assembly, freedom to petition, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
What is the 1st amendment?
100
This amendment allows peole to keep and bear arms.
What is the 2nd amendment?
100
This branch makes the laws for the country.
What is the Legislative Branch?
200
A group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
What is a jury?
200
The U.S. is involved in war that requires the general population to quarter, or house, the soldiers. Which amendment are they breaking?
What is the 3rd amendment?
200
This amendment outlaws quartering of soldiers in private homes.
What is the 3rd amendment?
200
Police enters a citizen's house without a search warrant. They search for evidence to solve a crime. Which amendment protects you from this?
What is the 4th amendment?
200
1) This amendment protects other rights not listed in the Constitution and they are given to the people.
2) The protections that the Constitution guarantees to citizens who are accused of crimes is called what?
3) This amendment protects citizens against cruel and unusual punishment when they break the law.
1) What is the 9th amendment?
2) What are rights of the accused?
3) What is the 8th amendment?
300
This is a negative judgment or opinion about something or someone without knowing the facts.
What is prejudiced?
300
A person found "not guilty" at his first trial is being put on trial again. What amendment is being broken?
What is the 5th amendment?
300
This amendment guarantees Americans the right to a trial by jury in any case that involves more than $20.
What is the 7th amendment?
300
This amendment gives the accused the right to have a lawyer even if they cannot pay for one. It also gives the right to a speedy, public, and fair trial.
What is the 6th amendment?
300
The first 10 changes to the Constitution which list basic rights of all Americans.
What is the Bill of Rights?
400
The changes that have been approved and made part of the Constitution.
What are amendments?
400
A new state has entered the Union and the children that move into this state must be educated. Which amendment tells us whose job it is?
What is the 10th amendment?
400
This amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure of property.
What is the 4th amendment?
400
This amendment protects people from double jeopardy.
What is the 5th amendment?
400
This branch of the government interprets the laws that are passed down to them.
What is the Judicial Branch?
500
Means approved; to have made a written document official by signing it.
What is ratified?
500
The Sebring police inform the people that they are no longer permitted to be outside after 5 pm. Which amendment protects them?
What is the 9th amendment?
500
This amendment gives all powers to the states and its people that are NOT specifically listed in the Constitution.
What is the 10th amendment?
500
Help! I ran a red light and the judge is putting me away for two years. Can you locate an amendment to help me?
What is the 8th amendment?
500
This is the branch of government the President is head of and it carries out the laws.