What is this Amendment
Protects peoples right to petition the government
What is the First Amendment?
A soldier forces a civilian to board in his house to save money during peace time
What is a Violation?
Second Amendment
What is the right to bear arms
Protects people's right to a speedy and public trial
What is the Sixth Amendment?
A man is kept in jail for years, not being told what he is accused for.
What is a Violation
Sixth Amendment
What is the right to a speedy trial, Impartial jury, to be informed of the nature to the crime, confronted with the witnesses right to obtain witnesses and council. (note: only one is required)
Protects people from cruel and unusual punishments
What is the Eight Amendment?
A policeman searches your house for illegal substances after aquiring a search warrant
What is not a violation?
Tenth Amendment
What is the rights not given to the government are reserved to the states?
Powers not given to the Federal Government but are delegated to the states are reserved to the states
What is the Tenth Amendment
A man is fined 30 million dollars for drinking alcohol underaged
What is a violation?
Eighth Amendment
What is the right against cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail, or excessive fines?
Rights not written in the constitution cannot be denied to the people
What is the Ninth Amendment
A citizens travels from state to state as he wishes.
What is not a violation?
Ninth Amendment
What is rights not stated in the constitution?
(note: Examples such as right to travel are taken)