Amendments pt 1
What are the 5 parts of the 1st amendment?
Speech, religion, petition, assembly, press
What amendment allows American citizens to own a gun?
2nd amendment
The constitution
What amendment protects you from being forced to house soldiers?
3rd amendment
What amendment protects you from illegal search and seizure (the cops need a warrant unless they have probable cause)?
4th amendment
What is the full faith and credit clause?
Allows documents, crimes, and contracts to be recognized across state lines
What amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th amendment
What amendment guarantees you have a quick and speedy trial?
6th amendment
Name one power only the states have
Regulate trade and business inside the state, schools, license requirements, regulate alcohol, conduct elections, local governments
What amendment protects you from double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same crime)?
5th amendment
Describe the 9th Amendment
Just because it isn’t written in the constitution, doesn’t mean the people don’t have the right to it
Name one power that only the national government has
print money, regulate interstate and foreign trade, military, declare war, admit new states, deal with other countries
What amendment gives all of the powers not in the constitution to the states?
10th amendment
Describe the 7th amendment
Civil Court, small claims, dealing with things that aren't federal
Name one power that the states and federal government share
taxes, borrow money, establish courts, define crimes and punishments, eminent domain