You Be the Judge
Red, White, and Blue
Back in the Days
Do You Know Your Amendments?
Apple Tree Branches
100
Jack is on trial for robbery. During the trial, he has the right to say nothing and plead the fifth. You allow this because he has the right to what?
Rights of Accused Persons
100
Name three places the U.S. flag should be displayed in front of.
Public schools, post offices, and polling places.
100
At one time, adults could not legally buy alcoholic drinks. The practice of making it illegal to buy alcoholic beverages was called what?
Prohibition
100
Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Amendment 1
100
What is the Legislative Branch of our government called?
Congress
200
Irine has been charged with assault and battery. He has the right to be tried by whom?
The right to be tried by jury
200
What was our nation's first constitution called?
the Articles of Confederation
200
Amendment 13-15 were passed as a direct result of what war?
Civil War
200
Police officer Jesse is knocking at your door, demanding he search your home, but he has no search warrant. Which amendment protects you from Officer Jesse coming into your home?
Amendment 4, Search and Seizure
200
Who is the Executive Branch of our government headed by?
The President
300
Mary disapproves of her neighbor's gun collection. You can't do anything about it because her neighbor has what amendment to keep their guns.
Amendment 2, Right to Bear Arms
300
Name one situation in which you can fly the flag at half staff.
The President of the United State has died, the government decides to honor an important person who has died, or there is a national tragedy.
300
Since winning the right to vote in 1920, women have slowly gained political power. Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
Amendment 19
300
What amendment abolished slavery?
Amendment 13
300
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
to interpret laws
400
Prison guard Judy nearly beats a prisoner to death for not cleaning her room. Prison guard Judy violated which amendment.
Amendment 8, Limits of Fines and Punishments
400
What was the main reason Americans wanted to change the Articles of Confederation?
To form a stronger federal government.
400
During the 1960's, males were eligible to be drafted for the Vietnam War once they turned 18; however, these 18 year olds were not allowed to vote until they turned 21. Why was the 26th Amendment, granting 18 year olds the right to vote, put into place?
There was a conflict between the age you served your country and the age you elected your country's leaders.
400
Amendment 15 says that all citizens have the right to do what?
The right to vote
400
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
500
Johnny doesn't like the amount of money taken out of his check for federal taxes. He has violated which amendment?
Amendment 16, Income Tax
500
How many Articles are there in the U.S Constitution?
7
500
During the late 1700's, many states would not ratify the United States Constitution without what?
the Bill of Rights
500
The amendment that repealed the Eighteenth Amendment, which prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol, is
Amendment 21
500
The highest court of the Judicial Branch of our government is called what?
the Supreme Court
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