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Because a well-regulated Militia is essential to the security of a free state, this amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.
2nd Amendment
The 4th Amendment says you better have one of these if you want to search someplace where there's a reasonable assumption of privacy.
Search Warrant
Which amendment says you better not frisk a guy without having probable cause?
4th Amendment
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Are ministers allowed to share their faith with anyone who will listen?
YEP
This amendment protects the rights of people accused of crimes by preserving the right to remain silent and prohibiting double jeopardy.
5th Amendment
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To convince Americans to ratify the constitution.
He has quartered large numbers of armed troops among us.
3rd Amendment
What is the number one obligation of ALL citizens?
Obey the dang law!
Which part of the 1st Amendment allows us to gather together in protest and celebration?
The Right to Assemble Peaceably
"He has denied us the benefits of trial jury!"
Which amendment addresses this grievance?
6th Amendment
What ancient English document originated the idea of Due Process of Law?
Magna Carta (1215)
This amendment says that Congress can't make a law establishing a religion or prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
1st Amendment
Commitment to democratic ideals and doing what is best for the country.
Civic Virtue
Thomas Jefferson believed a free press was essential to a democracy. Why? What's the big deal?
Freedom of the press allows the media to share different opinions with the public. This helps Americans be informed citizens.
This amendment limits the authority of the federal government and protects states' rights.
Tenth Amendment
The king was accused of ignoring colonial petitions for a redress of grievances. Which amendment protects our right to petition the government?
1st Amendment
Horatio was found not guilty of robbing the local bank. Later, he confessed to committing the crime to a friend. Can Horatio be tried in court for this again? Why or Why not?
The 5th Amendment prohibits Double Jeopardy. It seems wrong, but it looks like Horatio got away with this one.
Is voting an obligation or a responsibility?
Voting is a responsibility. You can't be punished if you don't vote, but you better not gripe, either.
Benjamin Franklin said that free speech must not be taken away, because it prevents tyranny.
But can speech ever be limited in our republic?
Yes, if the speech creates a clear and present danger, intentionally slanders someone or violates copyright laws, it can be limited.
James Madison wrote this amendment to make sure we all understand that the Bill of Rights does not limit our rights in any way.
Ninth Amendment
The English composed this list of individual liberties in 1689 to protect the rights of Englishmen.
The English Bill of Rights (1689)
EXPLAIN what the 8th Amendment has to say about bail AND punishments.
The punishment must fit the crime!
The amount of bail needs to match up with the severity of the crime.
Fines and other punishments should also match the severity of the crime. Neither may be excessive.
Explain how George Washington is an excellent example of civic virtue.
Time and time again, Washington walked away from power. He served his country when he would have rather stayed home and farmed. he spent much of his personal fortune providing for his troops during the war.
The first amendment protects our freedom of religion in TWO ways. What are those ways?
Congress cannot make a law establishing a religion.
Congress cannot make laws prohibiting the practice of certain religious beliefs.