U.S. Constitution
True or False:
The U.S. Constitution is the United States' 1st Social Contract.
False: The Articles of Confederation was our first social contract.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms
What is the 22nd Amendment?
A president may only serve a max of 2 terms.
What is the 1st Amendment?
The freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
This amendment abolished slavery
The 13th Amendment
Article I of the U.S. Constitution is about what?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
How many amendments are a part of the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
What is the 6th Amendment?
The right to a fair and speedy trial and the right to legal counsel.
Which amendment to the Constitution does the United States no longer use as it was repealed in 1933.
The 18th Amendment
This amendment grants citizenship and provides Equal Protection under the law.
The 14th Amendment
Article II of the U.S. Constitution is about what?
The Executive Branch
What amendment states that rights not listed in the Constitution are still granted to the people of the United States?
The 9th Amendment
Which amendment states "any powers that are not given to the federal government and belong to the states and their citizens"
The 10th Amendment
What amendment limits the power of the President?
The 22nd Amendment
If Mr. Hostetter went to go vote on election day at a polling place and they charged him $25 to vote, what amendment is being violated.
The 24th Amendment
Article III of the U.S. Constitution is about what?
The Judicial Branch
Police Officers storm into John's house and search his house for evidence of a crime that John allegedly committed. Then they take John to the police station and tell him that he has committed a crime and will lock him up FOREVER. What 3 Amendments did the police violate?
4th Amendment: illegal search and seizure
5th Amendment: Violation of Due Process of Law
8th Amendment: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
If Rosanne went to court and was told that only the JUDGE will be presiding and determining her punishment in a civil trial involving money, what amendment is Rosanne being denied?
The 7th Amendment
In 1961 under what amendment allowed the District of Columbia to have popular sovereignty in Presidential elections.
The 23rd Amendment
If Mr. Hostetter owns a house, and soldiers arrive at his house and ask him if they can stay in his house, and Mr. Hostetter agrees, explain if an amendment has been violated or not. If so, what amendment has been violated, if not tell us why.
There is no violation of amendments. Specifically the 3rd amendment is not being violated.
What Article of the U.S. Constitution allows a law to be interpreted as constitutional or unconstitutional by the highest federal court of the United States.
Article III
In 2035, Congress imposes an income tax only on a certain group of citizens, ignoring others. State officials are blocked from letting citizens vote for their senators, and Congress passes an immediate pay raise for itself without waiting for the next election. What amendments are being violated.
16th Amendment: Income Tax for all citizens
17th Amendment: Direct Election of Senators
27th Amendment: Congress must wait until the next election cycle to give themselves a pay raise
A citizen named Alex lives in Georgia, but he owns some property in Florida. One day, Florida passes a new law that Alex believes unfairly takes away part of his property rights. Frustrated, Alex decides to sue the State of Florida in federal court to get his property back. What amendment is Alex violating?
The 11th Amendment: an individual cannot bring a lawsuit against a state in federal court if they are from another state or from a foreign country.
What three amendments to the Constitution strengthen or expand the right to vote?
The 15th Amendment: Right to vote regardless of race
The 19th Amendment: Right to vote regardless of gender
The 26th Amendment: Lowers age of voting from 21 to 18.
In 2040, electors mistakenly vote for two Presidents, leaving no Vice President. When the President becomes ill, the Speaker of the House declares himself Acting President without following the proper process.
What amendments are being violated?
The 12th and 25th Amendments