Know your rights!
Musical Amendments
Terms to Know
Principles of Government
Broken Amendments
100
The government may take my land, but first they must pay me for it.
What is Eminent Domain?
100
I hear you knockin' but you can't come in!!.....without a Search Warrant that is..
What is The Fifth Amendment?
100
These are things you HAVE to do as a citizen.
What are duties?
100
Ultimate authority is held by the people. This principle is even described in the preamble.
What is popular sovereignty?
100
Congress proposes a law making Catholicism the official religion of the country.
What is The first amendment?
200
You can organize a public protest because of this important 1st amendment right.
What is the right to assembly?
200
Don't worry, be happy!...You trial begins in two weeks!
What is the Sixth Amendment?
200
Serving in the military, volunteering and flying the flag are all examples of this, depending on your viewpoint.
What is patriotism?
200
King John had to learn the hard way. We almost take it for granted.
What is Rule of Law?
200
Arkansas just passed a law stating you have to be at least 21 years old to vote.
What is the 26th Amendment?
300
If you are ever arrested, the officer better read you these first before taking you in. One of the many fifth amendment rights.
What are the Miranda Rights?
300
Everybody's working for the weekend, everybody needs a second chance...but not double jeopardy.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
300
This person has the final say in the rules and laws of their country...for better or worse.
What is a Monarch?
300
The founders decided it would be much better for three branches of government to share power.
What is Separation of Powers?
300
The president request a law allowing cameras to be put in all homes "to track terrorists". So much for the privacy of citizens!
What is the Ninth Amendment?
400
As long as you are old enough and are not a felon, you can hunt, target shoot, and purchase firearms
What is the right to keep and bear arms?
400
Don't be cruel, to a heart thats true.... Don't be cruel, to a heart thats true.... ...Because that would cruel and unusual!!! :)
What is the Eighth Amendment?
400
This is a mini version of the homeland meant to establish a permanent settlement.
What is a colony?
400
Madison, Washington, Hamilton, they all agreed...a strong central government is better. As long as the states still have a say.
What is Federalism?
400
A judge sentences a habitual thief to become a slave for 5 years to the lady he victimized.
What is the 13th amendment?
500
You cannot be found guilty for the same crime twice, although you can play this game twice.
What is double jeopardy?
500
Shot through the heart!, and your to blame, you give love a bad name!.....But a good name for gun rights.
What is the Second Amendment?
500
A multi-step process by which people become legal citizens.
What is Naturalization?
500
Each branch of government restrains the powers of the other two. That makes our government unique.
What are Checks and Balances?
500
According to a new Maine law, everyone must pay twenty dollars before voting.
What is the 24th Amendment?
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