Amendments
Amendments
Scenarios
Scenarios
Branches of Government
100

What amendment states that US citizens have the right to bear arms?

Amendment 2

100

What Amendment grants freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?

Amendment 1

100

You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions. What amendment gives you this right?

Amendment 5

100

You start a petition to have video games banned from stores. Which amendment allows you to do this?

Amendment 1

100

Branch of Government that makes the laws

Legislative Branch

200

What amendment says that  "you do not have to quarter Soldiers"?

Amendment 3

200

What amendment says that "people have the right to a fair trial"? (Due Process)

Amendment 5

200

Your mother goes to a store and buys a handgun. She brings it home to protect her family. What amendment gives her the right to do this?

Amendment 2

200

The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items. What amendment was violated?

Amendment 4

200

Who is the head of the judicial branch of government?

Supreme court

300

What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?

Amendment 6

300

What amendment says that you "can not search a persons property without a warrant"?

Amendment 4

300

Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asked American households to provide food for and house three Soldiers. What amendment allows you to tell them no?

Amendment 3

300

A woman is arrested for breaking into her friend's house and stealing something. She is sent to jail and told she won't be going to trail for at least 3 years. Which amendment is being violated?

Amendment 6

300

System that ensures not only one branch of government has too much power.

Checks and balances

400

What amendment states that you are protected from cruel and unusual punishment?

Amendment 8

400

What amendment states that people who have a disagreement over more than $20 can have a trial by jury?

Amendment 7

400

Instead of having a regular court proceeding, the judge tells you to come to his office to settle the matter. Which amendment was violated? 

Amendment 7.

400

You are fined $5,000 for stealing a candy bar. Which amendment is being violated?

Amendment 8

400

What are the two institutions at the head of the legislature?

Senate and House of Representatives

500

What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?

Amendment 9

500

What amendment states that any powers not stated in the Constitution belong to state or the people?

Amendment 10

500

The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow. Which amendment gives the state of Georgia this right?

Amendment 10

500

Your neighbor looks in your mailbox to see what kind of mail you get. You decided to contact the police because it violates your right to privacy. Which amendment gives you this right?

Amendment 9

500

Name the branch of government that enforces laws.

Executive Branch

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