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the right of the people to keep and bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment
this amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
what is the 8th amendment
people who are accused of a crime and judged not guilty may not be put on trial again for the same crime
What is double jeopardy
You are at home watching TV when someone knocks on your door. Before you answer, the police burst into your home and begin to look through your things. When you ask what they are doing, they tell you that someone has accused you of doing something illegal and they are looking for evidence. When they are done, they take boxes of your things away. What amendment does this scenario violate?
What is the 4th amendment
protection from police searching your belongings or home without evidence or a warrant
What is the 4th amendment
this amendments gives states the rights to make decisions for their state
What is 10th amendment
money that a person has to pay to get out of jail to await their trial
What is bail
You are convicted of a minor traffic violation, but instead of paying a small fine, they revoke or take away your license for life. There is no way for you to ever get it back. What amendment does this scenario violate?
What is the 5th amendment
Guarantees that the army cannot force homeowners to give them room and board
What is the 3rd amendment
having a speedy and public trial or being entitled to have a lawyer a just a couple of guarantees by this amendment
What is the 6th amendment
a legal paper a judge must sign for a police officer to do a search of someone's house or belongings
What is a warrant
You are very involved in your religion. Every Thursday, you attend services in a building that was built from donations and is on your own private property. The city decides to enact a law that forbids you and your members from worshipping at your building or anywhere. What amendment does this scenario violate?
What is the 1st amendment
this amendment can protect you from double jeopardy and eminent domain
What is the 5th amendment
this amendment concerns civil cases and provides the right to a jury trial in cases exceeding $20
What is 7th amendment
These are two types of cases one where a person can sue another person and one where the person has been accused of committing a crime
What is civil and criminal cases
You are convicted of a minor traffic violation, but instead of paying a small fine, they revoke or take away your license for life. There is no way for you to ever get it back. What amendment does this scenario violate?
What is the 8th amendment
The first amendment guarantees these.......(5 parts)
What is freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, and assembly
Just because certain rights of the people have been stated in the Constitution, that doesn't mean people don't have more rights than what is listed
What is the 9th amendment
the right of the government to take private property, usually land, for public use
What is eminent domain
You are accused of a crime, but no one will tell you what it is. You are immediately arrested, convicted, and put in jail for four years. You are never told what your crime was or who accused you. What amendment does this scenario violate?
What is the 6th amendment