First 10 Amendments
This amendment gives the American people the right to bare arms and maintain a militia.
2nd
The 1st amendment gives citizens the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and ______
Petition
double jeopardy
5th
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
List all 5 freedoms we talked about that are protected under the 1st amendment.
religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
The ideas of self incrimination, due process, double jeopardy, and eminent domain all fall under this amendment.
5th
The 6th amendment states that anybody who has been accused of a crime has the right to a _______ and ________ trial, as well as a jury of peers and an attorney.
speedy; public
cruel punishment
8th
This problem solving technique involves one or more sides giving up something to reach an agreement.
compromise
Which amendment prevents against excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment?
8th
Unreasonable searches and seizures are prohibited by the 4th amendment. A lawful search requires a warrant with _____ _____.
probable cause
state rights
10th
Which basic principle of the constitution says that power is split between state and federal government?
federalism
This amendment states that all powers not given to the U.S. government are reserved for the states.
10th
According to the 9th amendment, the rights of the people are not _____ to those in the ________.
limited; constitution
freedom of assembly
1st
This group of people supported the articles of confederation and did not want a central government.
anti-federalists
The third amendment prevents the government from doing this.
Quartering of troops
A right to a jury trial in a ____ case exceeding ___ is a right protected by the 7th amendment.
civil; $20
right to attorney
6th
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435