Basic Facts
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights
10
The principal says you will get expelled if you talk about your favorite movies with your friends at recess
Unconstitutional - 1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms (own guns)
The army base is undergoing repairs. The general knocked on your door demanding you house his soldiers. You say "no"
Constitutional - 3rd Amendment
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The government in California said that everyone in the state must convert to Scientology.
Unconstitutional - 1st Amendment
The right to refuse a soldier from entering your home
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Protection from illegal searches and seizures
The judge wanted to punish the murderer by throwing him out of a helicopter and into the Grand Canyon
Unconstitutional - 8th Amendment
Where were the Bill of Rights written?
New York City
The police got a search warrant to look through Andrew's house. They went in his house even though he said no.
Constitutional - 4th Amendment
The right to sue or be sued by others
7th Amendment
5th Amendment
The right to remain silent and you can't be put on trial twice for the same crime
Constitutional - 10th Amendment
What are "amendments?"
Changes
Eddie broke his leg when the floorboard at his friends house broke. Eddie sued his friend to pay for his injuries and hospital bills,
Constitutional - 7th Amendment
Protection from cruel or unusual punishments
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
The right to a fair and speedy trial with a jury (regular people)
The police caught me committing a crime and they began to question me. I refused to answer any questions.
Constitutional - 5th Amendment
Name 1 document that influenced the Bill of Rights:
English Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Magna Carta
The mayor of NYC said he doesn't want anymore guns in the city, and that all guns must turned in to City Hall by next week.
Unconstitutional - 2nd Amendment
Laws not outlined in the Constitution are left up to the states to decide (Federalism)
10th Amendment
Common sense rights are protected
9th Amendment
Unconstitutional - 9th Amendment