Bill of Rights
Why were the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?
To persuade States to ratify the Constitution
To guarantee that the new powerful federal government wouldn't trample the rights of Americans
I plead the 5th means _________________
I'm not going to speak or bring evidence against myself
Which Amendment lowered the voting age in the US to 18
26
Lawsuit
$20.00
How many Amendments are in the US Constitution?
27
When were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1791
Some people are protesting removal of illegal aliens. Which Amendment protects our right to protest peacefully.
1st
Can illegal immigrants vote in the US?
No - US Citizens only
The _____ Amendment guarantees the right to a "________________________"
"Fair and Speedy Trial"
Which Article of the Constitution explains how to Amend the US Constitution?
Which of the Bill of Rights uses the term "Due Process"
5th
The 3rd Amendment says Americans can't be forced to House US troops in our homes. Why was this UNUSED Right considered so important and added to the Bill of Rights?
3rd Amendment would only be needed if we were invaded or occupied by another nation
Which Amendments granted suffrage to: Women, Freedmen?
15th Male Freedmen
19th Women
The 6th Amendment guarantees the accused the right to a lawyer. What is another term for lawyer
attorney
What fraction of the states are needed to PROPOSE an Amendment
2/3
Why did the Framers feel the 2nd Amendment was necessary?
To allow Americans to defend themselves against an oppressive government
The 4th Amendment was added to prevent the use of Writs of Assistance that the British used to randomly search for anything/something Americans may be doing wrong. So ___________________ must state specifically what police are searching for.
Search Warrants
Which Amendment ended Prohibition and allowed Americans to drink again?
21
What's the difference between
Bail
Fine
Bail = $ paid to get out of jail temporarily
Fine = $ paid as the consequence
Which Amendment lists the 5-Pillars aka 5-Freedoms that we hold most dear?
1st
Which Amendments give details on our Due Process Rights
5,6 and 7
__________________ is the term that means being tried twice for the same crime. This is banned by the ____ Amendment
Double Jeopardy
5th
What was the goal of a Poll Tax AND which Amendment made Poll Taxes illegal?
Prevent poor whites and blacks from voting
24
Which Amendment gives the States the ability to have power over issues such as marriage, education or which stores can sell liquour
10th
Which Amendment sets term limits for the President AND what is the Maximum number of YEARS a person can serve as President?
22nd
10 years max