AMENDMENTS BY IDEA
The Second Amendment guarantees the right of the people to keep and bear....
ARMS
Which amendment guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, and press and the rights to assemble and petition?
THE 1ST
What is the right of individuals to express their opinions without being censored by the government?
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
What branch of government is responsible for making the laws?
LEGISLATIVE
Which branch of government has control over the budget and the ability to tax and spend (power of the purse)
Name 3 of the 5 freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment
RELIGION, SPEECH, PRESS, ASSEMBLY, PETITION
Which Amendment guarantees people accused of a crime certain rights, including protection against self-incrimination or double jeopardy, and due process of the law?
THE FIFTH AMENDMENT
What is the right of individuals to print their views without restrictions?
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
What branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws?
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
What do we call the power of the president to reject a law that Congress has passed?
VETO POWER
Under the 10th amendment, all powers not given specifically to the federal government are reserved for whom?
Which Amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments?
THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT
People have the right to a speedy and ___ trial.
What branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
Who has the power to nominate judges?
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH / THE PRESIDENT
The Third Amendment says that the government is not allowed to ‘quarter’ soldiers without the consent of the owner. What does this mean?
THEY CANNOT HOUSE SOLDIERS IN YOUR HOME (unless you give permission)
Which Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury AND the right to a lawyer?
THE SIXTH AMENDMENT
When someone being arrested is read her rights, given a lawyer, and proper access to the justice system, it is part of a procedure named...
DUE PROCESS
What document protects the individual rights of the people?
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Who has the power to override a presidential veto?
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH / CONGRESS
According to the 5th Amendment, when the government takes your land/property they must…
COMPENATE YOU. $$
Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
THE FOURTH AMENDMENT
What is the right of individuals to get together in a group to express their beliefs?
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
What document sets up the basic structure of government for a country?
THE CONSTITUTION
Which branch has the power to impeach someone and remove them from office?
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House of Representatives - Impeachment
Senate - Removal