Bill of Rights
Freedom of the press is protected in under which amendment?
1st Amendment
What right is protected under the 2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms
What is Federalism
A federal system in which power is distributed among different levels of government
What form of government do we have in the United States
Republican
I carved my initials into the desk at school. The school wants to charge me $1,000 as a result. What amendment would I argue is being violated?
8th - Excessive fines
Which Amendment gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6th Amendment
What is popular sovereignty? What is an example.
The people have the power. Ex: voting for representatives.
Can the Constitution be changed? What is the word for this?
Yes - Amending
Which amendment prevents you from having to house soldiers?
If a police officer pulls me over and asks me to search my car, and they have no warrant, I can say no. Which amendment protects this right?
The 4th Amendment
Checks and balances
What is an example of an individual right?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, etc.
Joseph was driving around town when he was abruptly stopped by a police officer. The officer informed Joseph that he was being arrested for a burglary that had happened the night before. Joseph claimed to know nothing about the incident, but the police officer arrested him anyway and placed him in jail. Joseph was sentenced by the judge to 3 years in prison, however Joseph never had a trial to prove his innocence. What amendment might Joseph argue was just violated? Why?
6th Amendment
Kevin, the star football player, was walking home late one night after practice when he decided to take a shortcut. He walked through his neighbor’s backyard, who called the police on him for trespassing. Kevin was found guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. What amendment might Kevin argue was just violated? Why?
8th Amendment - Excessive fines
What principle ensures that the role of government is strictly defined?
Limited government
What are reserved powers?
Powers that belong to the state
What does the 10th Amendment say?
All power not given to the federal government in the Constitution is reserved for the people and the states
Julie was accused of stealing from the local grocery store. The attorney in the case demanded that Julie testify in court about her whereabouts on the evening of March 5th at 7pm. She claims that she does not have testify against herself. What amendment would she use?
5th Amendment
Separation of powers splits the federal government into three branches. What are those branches?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
What are enumerated powers?
Powers given specifically to congress