Vocab 1
Vocab 2
This amendment does this.
Which amendment is it?
Violating your rights.
100
The right of the government to take private property (land) for public use.
What is Eminent Domain
100
A strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime.
What is "Probable Cause."
100
2nd Amendment
What is Right to own a gun (or “bear arms”).
100
This amendment states that no one may be denied life, liberty, or property without going through “Due Process.”
What is 5th amendment.
100
You have been found guilty of illegally downloading a (copyrighted) song off the internet. The judge sentences you to life in prison.
What is 8th amendment.
200
A person that is officially charged with a crime.
What is "Accused."
200
The right to vote.
What is "Suffrage."
200
13th Amendment
What is ended slavery.
200
This amendment said that any government “powers” not given to the federal government belong to the states, or to the people.
What is 10th amendment.
200
A police officer suspects that you committed a crime. They search your house without your permission.
What is 4th amendment.
300
Laws from after the Civil War that limited the rights of African Americans.
What were "Black Codes"
300
Giving evidence about yourself (answering questions) that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime.
What is Self-Incrimination
300
19th Amendment
What is right for women to vote (suffrage).
300
This amendment defined citizenship as anyone “born or naturalized in the United States.” It also granted citizens “equal protection under the laws.”
What is 14th amendment.
300
There is no war, or national emergency, going on. Soldiers enter your house and demand that you let them stay in your home without your permission.
What is 3rd amendment.
400
A fee some voters were required to pay before they were allowed to vote.
What is "Poll Tax."
400
Following established legal procedures in order to punish someone for a crime.
What is "Due Process."
400
24th Amendment
What is ended Poll Tax.
400
This amendment said that no citizen could be denied the right to vote based on race or color.
What is 15th amendment.
400
You are on trial for a crime. You cannot afford an attorney (lawyer). One will NOT be provided for you.
What is 6th amendment.
500
Writing untruths (lies) about someone that are harmful to their reputation.
What is "Libel."
500
The banning of media (printed materials, films, songs, internet, etc.) due to alarming or offensive ideas that they may contain.
What is "Censorship."
500
26th Amendment
What is voting age changed to 18.
500
This amendment allowed voters to elect their state Senators directly.
What is 17th amendment.
500
The government says that the only rights that you have are those specifically listed in the Constitution.
What is 9th amendment.
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