Constitution Basics
What is the Constitution?
A set of rules for how our government works
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
You want to share your opinion. Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendement
You want to peacefully protest about something you disagree with. What amendment protects this?
1st Amendment
How many branches of government are there?
3
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
People's rights and freedoms
What is the Vice President's main job?
To help the President
2nd Amendment
The police want to search your house. What amendment protects you from unreasonable searches?
4th Amendment
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
Which amendment gives you the right to have a lawyer?
6th Amendment
You are accused of a crime. You need a lawyer. Which amendment gives you this right?
6th Amendment
Which branch makes laws?
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches?
4th Amendment
Who does a Representative represent?
The people in their district
Which amendments allow you the right to remain silent?
5th Amendment
Your state makes its own laws about driver's licenses. What amendment helps explain why states have some powers of their own?
10th Amendment
Which branch carries out or enforces laws?
Executive Branch
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendement
Who does a Senator represent?
The people of their entire state
9th Amendment
A person accused of a crime does not want to say something that could get them in trouble. What amendment protects their right not to testify against themselves?
5th Amendment