Constitution
What amendment guarantees that "no soldier shall, in times of peace be quartered, without consent of the owner."
The Third Amendment
When John Adams brought the Alien and Sedition Act he threatened to fine and put people in jail for writing or saying anything against the government. This is a direct violation of what amendment?
First Amendment
Expressing your ideas and opinions freely.
Speech
What is a government divided into three branches called?
Separation of Powers
What amendment guarantees the "right to bear arms".
2nd Amendment
What amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in many civil cases?
7th amendment
What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights protects important freedoms and limits the power of the government over individuals.
A formal request made to an authority, often signed by many people.
Petition
Money paid to get out of jail before a trial, to make sure the person returns to court.
Bail
Manage local matters like schools, police, and state roads.
Examples: Driver's licenses, state parks.
Federal Goventment or State Government
State Govenrment
What are three things that are wrong with the articles of Confederation?
1 No power to tax
2. No power to enforce laws
3. Weak Central Government
A rule made by the government that people must follow.
Law
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
Handles national issues like printing money, declaring war, and making treaties.
Examples: U.S. military, postal service
Federal Goverment or State Government
Ferderal Government
If the police wanted to search your home, what would they usually need according to the Fourth Amendment?
Police usually need a warrant from a judge, based on a good reason, to search your home or property.
penalty for breaking a law/rule (e.g., jail, fine).
Punishment
A legal paper giving permission to do something, like search a house.
Warrant
Which amendment protects your right to express your opinions freely and practice your chosen religion?
First Amendment
What amendment secures a citizens right to jury duty?
6th amendment
What amendment guarantees that the Federal Government cannot require excessive bail?
The 8th amendment
The Seventh Amendment guarantees a person the right to a speedy and public trial by jury when accused of a crime. a)True or b)False
b) False
The Seventh Amendment guarantees a trial by jury in most civil cases, not criminal cases. The Sixth Amendment covers speedy and public trials for criminal cases.
Being tried twice for the same crime, which is not allowed.
Double Jeoprady
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto
What amendment guarantees you have the "right to remain silent"- the rights of an accused person
5th amendment