1st
The 1st Amendment is part of the
The Bill of Rights
Why is the 9th Amendment important?
It is a secondary source of liberty, Protects privacy, Grants rights to the people not the government
The 15th amendment protects the rights for
Voting
Who votes for Senators?
Citizens of America
The 1st Amendment gives citizens the freedom of
religion, the press, and speech
Without the 9th Amendment we would be limited to
-What the government provides
- What the constitution states
The 15th amendment says that the right to vote shall not be denied because of
-Race
- Color
- Previous condition of servitude
How long is the term for Senators?
6 years
The 1st amendment gives citizens the right to
Assemble and Petition the government
In modern day, the 9th Amendment is used as
Secondary liberty source
What did the 15th amendment primarily do?
Made sure those of different races were not being denied voting the ability to vote
Who chooses a Senator to fill a vacancy if one is out of office?
The Governor
What is an example of practicing the right to assemble?
Teachers gather in Frankfort in protest of their retirement.
The 9th Amendment allows us to
Have rights that the constitution does not specifically say
What is an example of the 15th amendment in act?
Citizens of different races gather at the polls and are able to vote.
How many Senators represent each state?
2
What is an example of practicing the right to petition the government?
A group of people gather signatures of those supporting changes in a law passed
What is an example of a right protected by the 9th amendment?
Right to dye your hair
The 15th amendment was created upon the basis of
Giving former slaves the right to vote
How many votes does each Senator have?
1