Bill of Rights
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press
This amendment got rid of poll taxes, which made it easier for more citizens to vote. What amendment is this?
24th amendment
Sophia steals a Twix from Publix, and is arrested. The judge says that she must have her hand that she used to steal with cut off. What right is being violated here? (Include Amendment number)
8th amendment - No cruel and unusual punishment.
10th Amendment?
Power not given to the Federal government in the US Constitution, is left for the states and their people.
How were the bill of rights put into the constitution originally?
The anti-federalists wanted to have a bill of rights ratified into the constitution to guarantee their own rights as citizens in their own states.
3rd and 4th amendments?
Quartering of soldiers
Search and Seizure
What is the significance of the 2nd amendment? (Remember we aren't restating the Amendment)
We can protect ourselves from our government.
Amanda and her friends are protesting their school district's dress code for girls by peacefully protesting in front of the school board building when the school board meets, after the girls have gone to school for the day. They are arrested while they are protesting because the school board believes that they are a threat to the board's safety. What rights are being violated here? (Include the amendment)
1st amendment freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of petition.
22nd amendment?
Presidential election limit (only 2 terms)
December 6th, 1865
5th and 6th amendments?
Protection against being held for crime unless indicted.
Right to a speedy trial
13th amendments?
Slavery abolished
What Civil Rights Act ended discrimination in housing and housing practices?
the Civil Rights Act of 1968
24th amendment?
Voting taxes barred
How does the 5th amendment protect suspects of a crime?
Double jeopardy, Self incrimination, Eminent domain, Due process.
7th and 8th amendments?
Trial by jury in civil cases
Cruel and unusual punishment
14th amendment?
Rights of citizens
19th amendment?
Women's right to vote
26th amendment?
Right to vote set to 18 years
What does the 8th amendment protect citizens from when it comes to cruel and unusual punishment?
9th amendments?
Enumeration clause
15th amendment?
Blacks right to vote
What Civil Rights Act got rid of literacy tests and other discriminator voting practices?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
25th amendment?
Presidential replacement (succession)
Who had the right to vote guaranteed first, African-Americans or Women?
African-Americans