Amendments 1-5
Which amendment gives people the right to bear arms?
The second amendment
Which amendment states that, "a person should be given a quick and speedy trial by a jury of his peers, in the state and district where the crime was committed?"
The sixth amendment
Sara is in a court room. She is called to the stand. The prosecutor asks, "Sara where were you at 8 p.m. Friday night?" Sara responds, " I plead the _____." Hint: This amendment helps protect you against self-incrimination.
Fifth
Who proposed a Bill of Rights to congress?
James Madison
Define amendment.
A statement that is added to a proposal or document.
Which amendment gives people freedom of: religion, speech and press?
The first amendment
Which amendment states that, "areas and laws that aren't governed or prohibited directly by the constitution may be made by individual states?"
The tenth amendment
There is a group of people outside of a hospital with signs that say, "nurses should be paid more." This is an example of __________ of speech.
100 extra points will be given to group members if you can also name which amendment this is.
Freedom
The first amendment
This person stormed out of the Constitutional Convention because the constitution didn't contain a declaration of human rights. He worked to pass amendments that would protect citizens from an intrusive government.
George Mason
Define infringe.
Go against/as of rules and laws.
The fifth amendment prohibits self ________ and double jeopardy and mandates due process of law.
incrimination
The seventh amendment states that, "a person has a right to a jury in a civil case where more than ____ dollars is being disputed.
20
Maggie commits a crime in Florida, but is forced to have her trial in California. Which amendment does this violate? An extra 100 points will be given to group members, if they can discuss what this amendment states.
Maggie's sixth amendment rights were violated.
The sixth amendment states, "a person should be given a quick trial, by a jury of his peers in the state and district where the crime was committed."
In _______ the Bill of Rights became law.
1791
Taking possession of something by legal process is called a __________.
Seizure
The third amendment states that, "during times of peace, ________ cannot live in someone's home without their ___________.
soldiers, permission
The ninth amendment states, " you have ________ beyond what is listed in the ________"
rights, constitution
Tommy shoplifted a pack of gum. He was arrested. Bail was set at 300,000 dollars! What amendment was violated? 100 extra points will be given if you can give details about the correct amendment that was violated!
Tommy's eighth amendment rights were violated.
The eighth amendment states, "excessive bail/fines should not be ordered and cruel and unusual punishment cannot be imposed."
In what year were the amendments presented to the First Congress?
1789
No person shall be tried twice for the same offense, after acquittal or conviction, is called what? What amendment does this fall under?
Double Jeopardy, the fifth amendment.
The fourth amendment states, " a _______, their ______ & ________ cannot be searched or taken without a warrant."
person, house, belongings
The eighth amendment states, " excessive bail/fines should not be ordered and ______ and _______ punishment cannot be imposed."
cruel, unusual
Officer Murphy pulls over Charlie for speeding. He notices a strange noise coming from Charlie's trunk. Does Officer Murphy have the right to search Charlie's trunk? If yes, explain. If no, what does Officer Murphy need in order to search Charlie's trunk? If you can also answer which amendment this falls under and what that amendment states, an additional 200 points will be given to your group!
No, Officer Murphy needs a warrant.
The fourth amendment states, "a person, their house, and their belongings cannot be searched or taken without a warrant."
The Bill of Rights was drafted in ___________(place), where the federal government was operating out of _________ hall.
New York City, Federal Hall
A judgment that a person is not guilty is called an ___________. This could be because there is not enough __________ to prove that the person is guilty.
200 extra points will be given if your group can answer the question below.
When someone is found guilty it is called a _____________.
acquittal, evidence
Conviction