Vocab
What does 'tranquility' mean in the Preamble?
Peace
Judy and her friends disagree with the current supreme court decision to keep ice cream out of schools. In an effort to overturn this decision, Judy an her friends organize a peaceful protest in front of the courthouse. They are soon arrested and taken to jail shortly after the protest began.
What amendment is this violating?
1st amendment
Which of these is NOT protected by the First Amendment?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Freedom of press
C. Freedom of travel
D. Freedom of religion
C. Freedom of travel
A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including 5 churches, a synagogue, and a mosque. Which amendment protects your right to choose your religion?
1st Amendment
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the...
Bill of Rights
What does 'bear arms' mean?
Ability to own a gun
Sally was stopped by the the police one day and the police officer asked if he could search her purse. Sally refused to let the officer search her bag. Which Amendment does this scenario relate to?
3rd amendment
The media reports information. What amendment is this?
1st amendment- freedom of press
2nd Amendment
How many amendments does the Bill of Rights contain?
10 amendments
What does 'double jeopardy' mean?
You can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime
Mr. Smith, an avid hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms outside. They inform him that they need to confiscate his rifles so that he may not engage in terrorist activities They have no evidence that he is connected to any such activities.
What amendment is this violating?
4th amendment
No unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant
4th amendment
8th Amendment
The Bill of Rights are included in which document?
U.S Constitution
What are 'amendments'?
Changes
Sara, an eighteen-year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate's term paper and selling it on the Internet. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells her if she is smart enough to be in college, she is smart enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not being charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.
What amendment is this violating?
6th amendment
What 5 freedoms does the 1st amendment protect?
Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press and speech
Rights that aren't written in the Constitution are reserved to the people...
9th amendment
What is a purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To limit the power of government and protect individual rights
What does 'warrant' mean?
A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to search someone's house.
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a neighborhood convenience store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate punishment is to cut off Carolyn's hands so that she will not be able to shoplift again.
What amendment is this violating?
8th amendment
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
A. reasonable bail
B. reasonable fines
C. jail terms
D. cruel punishments
D. cruel punishments
What does the 6th amendment guarantee?
The right to a speedy and public trial
Where is the original copy of the Bill of Rights today?
National Archives and Records Administration in D.C