Which Amendment?
the right to free speech
1st Amendment
the branch of the government that leads and enforces the law
Executive Branch
the right to peaceful assembly
1st Amendment
you buy a candy bar that is $1.00 on the shelf but at the register it costs $1.07
sales tax
the right to practice whatever religion you choose
first amendment
someone has guns that they hunt with
2nd Amendment
the branch of government that makes the laws
Legislative Branch
the right to not have to house members of the military in your home
3rd Amendment
A farmer owns some land that he uses for his cows to graze. The government charges him a percentage of the worth of the land each year.
a newspaper prints an article that is critical (but true) of a member of Congress
1st Amendment
someone accused of a crime has the right to a speedy trial
6th Amendment
the branch of government that interprets the law
Judicial Branch
the right to have a lawyer assist you in your defense when you are accused of a crime
6th Amendment
Sam makes $10.00 an hour and works 40 hours a week, but her check isn't for $400.00. When she gets her check it is only for $330.00.
Income Tax
protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure
4th Amendment
the right to not be charged again with the same crime after having been found not guilty (called Double Jeopardy)
5th Amendment
the only branch of government with the power to veto
executive branch
if a person is accused of stealing a book from a store, their bail won't be $1 million
A doctor practices in a building that he rents. The government takes a percentage of his earnings each year.
Income Tax
the right to a jury in civil cases
7th Amendment
North Carolina has its own tax laws, gun laws, and traffic laws.
the only branch of the Federal government in which the members are not elected, but appointed
Judicial Branch
9th Amendment
A laptop computer is on sale for $999.00. At checkout, the laptop costs $1,070.00.
Sales Tax
the right to not answer questions that you feel will incriminate you
5th Amendment