Amendments
The _______________ amendment allows people to own weapons, because people may have to fight to protect their country.
Second Amendment
The ____________ Amendment says people do not have to allow soldiers to live in their homes.
Third Amendment
What is a right?
Something a person is given as a citizen. They are stated specifically in the Constitution and are protected.
What is an informed citizen?
A person who votes, knows what people are running for, knows what's going on in the world
An amendment is a ___________ to the Constitution.
change
The ___________amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a fair trial. This amendment also states that people cannot be tried more than once for the same crime.
Fifth Amendment
The ______________ Amendment states that people have other rights besides those stated in the Constitution.
Ninth Amendment
What is a responsibility?
Something a person should do or is expected to do.
What protects a person's life, liberty, and property?
Due process--these things cannot be taken away without a fair trial
In order to add an amendment, it has to be proposed by __________ of the House of Representatives and Senate.
2/3
The ____________ Amendment gives people the freedom of speech, religion, and the press. People can also meet together and ask the government to make changes.
First Amendment
People who have a disagreement about something worth more than $20 have the right to a trial by a jury according to the ________________ Amendment.
Seventh Amendment
Give an example of a right not mentioned in the Bill of Rights.
right to vote, elect an official, run for political office
What is the purpose of the amendment process?
to make sure most people approve of any changes made to the Constitution
In order for an amendment to be accepted, it has to be ratified by _________ of the states.
3/4
Any powers the Constitution does not give the federal government belong to the states or the people according to the ________________ Amendment.
Tenth Amendment
The police cannot search people or their homes without a good reason is stated in the __________ Amendment.
Fourth Amendment
Give an example of a responsibility.
register to vote, defend the country, serve jury duty, pay taxes
Where are our rights stated?
The U.S. Constitution
Name two branches and the article in the Constitution that outlines their function.
Legislative- Article 1
Executive - Article II
Judicial - Article III
Accused people can remain out of jail until their trial if they pay bail is stated in the ____________ Amendment.
Eighth Amendment
The ____________ Amendment states that people accused of a crime have the right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
Sixth Amendment
Name a limit on a person's rights
Example: must be registered to vote, must be 18 to vote
How many amendments have been ratified since the Constitution was written?
27 amendments
How is the amendment process an example of Federalism?
Congress suggests and states must ratify (approve) amendments.