A person accused of a crime is found “not guilty” at his first trial. The government decides to put him on trial again. At the second trial, he is found “guilty” and is put in jail.
Amendment 5
2 part question!
A. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as what?
B. How many amendments are in the Constitution?
A. The Bill of Rights
B. 27
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" and wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Your neighbor wrecks their car into your fence. You sue for damages and request a jury trial.
Amendment 7.
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects the rights and privileges of American citizens.
The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow.
Amendment 10
You believe that you have the right to fly to the moon but this right is not specifically stated in the Bill of Rights.
Amendment 9
What are changes to the U.S. Constitution called?
amendments
amend means to change