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The Constitution I
The Constitution II
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Scenario
100
The document that created the government we still use today
What is the U.S. Constitution
100
The name of the meeting where the Constitution was written
What is the Constitutional Convention
100
The title of the introduction to the Constitution
What is the Preamble
100
This amendment gives you the freedom of speech
What is the 1st Amendment
100
A police officer knocks on your door. You ask for a warrant, and the police officer is forced to leave you alone since he did not get one from the court.
What is the 4th amendment
200
The number of Supreme Court Justices
What is 9 Justices
200

Why is Congress broken into two parts?

To balance the needs of big and little states. 

House of Representatives is based on population; Senate is equal for each state

200

What branch of government works in the U. S. Capitol Building?

What is the Legislative Branch

200
This amendment gives you the right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment
200
The government passes a law that discriminates against certain religious groups. The Supreme Court declares this law unconstitutional
What is the 1st amendment
300

Which 2 Amendments were added to keep a balance of power AND rights?

What is the 9th and 10th Amendments

300

Why did the Constitution establish the principle of majority rule

What is to represent what MOST people want

300

Who has the power to sign laws, veto laws, nominate federal judges, and carry out the laws

The executive branch (President)

300
This amendment gives you the right to remain silent
What is the 5th amendment
300

Mrs. Erdei is accused of robbing a bank. She was at school when the crime occurred, and she gets to prove she is innocent by going to trial.

What is the 6th amendment

400

What is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press?

What is to tell the truth and not print anything to help enemies during war time

400

What is the way the Constitution is organized?

What is articles

400

Which government official's term is for life?

What is the Supreme Court

400
This amendment protects rights not listed in the Constitution
What is the 9th amendment
400

A woman gets caught robbing two chocolate bars from candy store. The police decide that her crime is even worse because she was carrying a gun when she robbed the store. Even though she has her gun registered, she is put in jail without a trial and is kept in jail for 65 years. List all the amendments related to this scenario. Are these amendment rights being guaranteed or violated?

What is the 2nd, 6th, and 8th amendments. These rights are being violated

500

What is Mrs. Erdei's FAVORITE amendment and why?

5th Amendment - eminent domain (compensation for property taken)

Her swimming pool :)

500
The number of Senators each state has
What is 2 senators
500
The 3 branches of government were created in order to make sure no body of government has too much power. This system is called______________.
What is checks and ballances
500
This amendment protects state rights
What is the 10th amendment
500

A man is arrested for criticizing the President of the United States. He is given a fair trial, but halfway through the case the judge decides that he cannot have a jury listen to his witnesses. List all the amendments related to this scenario. Are these amendment rights being guaranteed or violated?

What is the 1st amendment-violated, the 6th amendment- guaranteed, the 7th amendment- violated

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