This or That?
You don't have to allow soldiers to stay in your home: 3rd or 4th Amendment?
What is the 3rd Amendment?
The 2nd Amendment protects a citizen's right to own weapons.
True
Elise and her friends want to have a Bible study class after school, but the principal tells them they can't meet because it's a public school.
The right to complain to the government
What is the 1st Amendment?
to itemize or count
What is ENUMERATE?
Protects your right to have a jury trial if the value exceeds $20: 6th or 7th?
What is the 7th Amendment?
If an issue is not specifically listed in the Constitution, a citizen has the right to do it.
A friend stashes drugs in Sean's gym locker without telling him. Jonathan sees the drugs and tells the teacher, who immediately searches Sean's locker.
Protection from self-incrimination
What is the 5th Amendment?
helpful or big-hearted
What is BENEFICENT?
Protects your home and property from unreasonable search and seizure: 4th or 5th?
What is the 4th Amendment?
A search warrant is valid as long as it's signed and executed within 2 weeks.
False: 10 days
Mr. Gordon is found 'not guilty' of murder. Two days after the trial ends, the prosecutor finds irrefutable evidence that proves Gordon did it and decides to put him back on trial.
Who is the prosecutor?
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
What is the 4th Amendment?
a complaint or gripe
What is a GRIEVANCE?
Protects citizens' rights on issues that aren't specifically addressed in the Constitution: 9th or 10th?
What is the 9th Amendment?
False: no slander or libel
Dawn thinks the city curfew is unfair and petitions the City Council to have it changed. When they refuse her request, Dawn stages an aggressive protest, which leads to hundreds of teens being arrested.
The right to a fair, speedy, and public trial
What is the 6th Amendment?
lawmakers or Congress
What is legislature?
Protects citizens' rights to know the names of witnesses being used against them [when on trial]: 5th or 6th?
What is the 6th Amendment?
In time of war, U.S. citizens must be willing to allow the President to use their homes, as necessary.
False
Samira walked into CVS with her bookbag, even though the sign directed her to leave it at the front. The manager accused her of shoplifting and called the police; when they arrived, the police searched Samira's bag.
Who is Samira?
Protection from excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment
What is the 8th Amendment?
to accuse or charge
What is INDICT?