Identify It 1
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
Which Amendment protect your freedom of religion?
1
I want to wear a t shirt that says "Save the Rainforest!" to school. I do not disrupt any learning during the day. Can someone who hates the Rainforest tell me I have to change?
Which Amendment is protecting you?
No, they cannot tell you to change.
Amendment 1 - freedom of speech (and expression)
The first 10 amendments
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Citizens do not *have* to house soldiers
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protects our privacy - no unreasonable searches
Which Amendment states that we have rights not listed in the constitution?
9
A group of soldiers knocks on your door and says you must let them stay in your house for as long as they need because it is a government order.
What amendment protects you?
3
This cannot be forced - you have a choice
What is an amendment?
a change to the constitution
What is the 5th Amendment?
All Americans have the right to a fair trial with a lawyer
What is the 6th Amendment?
The right to a fair and speedy trial
Which Amendment protects our privacy? (no unreasonable searches)
4
You are walking home from the grocery store and are stopped by a police officer. He tells you he needs to search your bag. When you ask why, the police officer does not respond. After, he leaves and still does not tell you why he searched your grocery bags.
Which Amendment protects you?
4
This amendment protects your right to privacy. There needs to be a reason he would search your bags (example, if he watched you steal something)
What year was the bill or rights ratified (added) to the constitution?
1791
What is the 7th Amendment?
Guarantees the right to trial by jury for CIVIL CASES (arguments between regular citizens)
What is the 8th Amendment?
Unreasonable bail or fines are not allowed
No cruel and unusual punishment for crimes
Which Amendment guarantees our right to have a fair trial with a lawyer?
5
Jake is caught stealing 2 candy bars from Sheetz. During trial, the judge says his punishment is 10 years in prison and $1 million fine.
What amendment protects Jake?
8
A small crime (like stealing a candy bar) should not result in extreme punishment. Punishment should be equal to the crime committed.
How many total amendments are there in the constitution?
27
What is the 9th Amendment?
Americans have rights that are not listed in the constitution
What is the 10th Amendment?
Any powers not given to the government belong to the states or the people.
Which Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers?
3
The government passes a new law that says all families must install a camera in their living rooms so police officers can monitor what people are doing.
A family tells them that they can't do that because people have a right to privacy.
The government responds by saying that the constitution does not list a right to privacy, so this new law is fair.
What amendment protects you?
10
Just because a basic right is not listed does not mean it does not exist. People have a general right to privacy in their homes, personal lives, and decisions
What does "Checks and Balances" mean?
A system to make sure that all branches are equal - no one branch of government is more powerful