Bill of Rights
Which amendment is this? Freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, assembly.
1st
Which amendment is this? Abolishes slavery
13th
Jason and his wife Amy went to vote for this election. What amendment allows them both to vote? Why?
3 possible answers- it only counts if you say why!
19th- Amy is a woman
26th- maybe they married young and are between the ages 18 and 21
15th- one or both of them may be colored
How many amendments are in our Constitution?
27
The first ten amendments to our Constitution; a list of specific rights people have
Bill of Rights
Which amendment is this? Citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers
3rd
What amendment is this? End the poll tax
24th
Elias was doing research and found out that banana trees grow really well in Florida. He wants to grow some banana trees, but wasn't sure if he has a right to garden. What amendment in the Bill of Rights allows him to do so?
9th Amendment
Proposal
A change or addition, especially to a legal document like the Constitution
Amendment
Which amendment is this? Protection against self-incrimination and no double jeopardy
5th
What amendment is this? People are able to vote regardless of race
15th
Cathy was born in the United States. Patricia was born in Italy, but was naturalized in the United States. What amendment allows both these women to be US citizens?
14th Amendment
There are two steps to the Amendment process. What is the second called?
Ratification
We have the freedom of speech, press, and petition. All this allows us to send letters to our senators and representatives. Are we allowed to send a letter to a representative with a threat in it? Why or why not?
No, that takes away their right to safety and could threaten public safety (an answer anywhere similar to this)
Why is the 6th amendment important?
It protects people accused of crimes and can prevent someone from being held for a crime if they are innocent (any answer along the same lines)
What amendment is this? Changes voting age from 21 to 18
26th
Annabelle stole all of Miss. Sawyer's copies of the Constitution. While she was on trial, she was scared that she would get a crazy punishment like having to clean Miss. Sawyer's floor every day for 3 years. What amendment prevents punishments like that?
8th Amendment
How many people need to vote yes during the Proposal part? What people will vote (example, state governments, congress, state conventions, President, etc.)
2/3rds, of Congress (usually) or state conventions (not regular)
Habeas Corpus
Why is the 10th amendment important?
It can prevent the federal government from taking too much power and taking away the people's rights like governments in the past did.
What is an impact of the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments together?
Natalie was shopping when a security guard stopped her. The guard said she had a real guilty look about her, and that she would have to let him search her bag immediately. What amendment says that she does not have to?
4th Amendment
How many people need to vote yes during the Ratification part? What people will vote (example, state governments, congress, state conventions, President, etc.)
3/4ths, State governments (usually) or state conventions (less often)
Ex post facto