Bill of Rights
what is the hand motion for Amendment 1.
Finger pointing to air, covering lips, finger press or motioning signal with finger.
Something you SHOULD do
responsibility
Molly is preaching about Jesus at the round about. What Amendment protects her freedom to do this?
Amendment 1.
Federalist and Anti Federalist
How many amendments are covered under The Bill of Rights
10
Something you MUST do
Duty
Matt owns four guns and two swords. Which amendment allows him to own weapons legally?
Amendment 2.
How did the Federalist feel about the constitution?
Constitution was all encompassing and did not need a list of all our freedoms. Felt like the government would twist those rights and use them against the people.
What does Amendment 8 protect you from?
cruel and unusual punishment
Voting
Responsibility
Jim is arrested and awaiting trial. Which amendment guarantees him a quick and speedy trial?
Amendment 6.
How did the Anti Federalist feel about the Bill of Rights?
They felt the constitution needed a list of all our freedoms. Without our rights being listed, they believed the government would have a strong hold over the people and would abuse it's powers.
What amendment protects you from search and seizure?
Amendment 4.
Going to school
Duty
Laura stole a pack of bubble gum. Which amendment will keep the punishment fair and reasonable to fit the crime?
Amendment 8
Hamilton drafted the Bill of Rights but was not necessarily in favor of it's creation. Would he be considered a Federalist or Anti Federalist?
Federalist
Why was the Bill of Rights created?
a compromise between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist groups
Difference between responsibility and duty
responsibility is something we SHOULD do. duty is something you MUST do.
Cody is hiding Jim's bike in his basement. A police officer comes to the house to get the bike. Which amendment protects Cody from the police officer coming into his house AND protects Cody from speaking to the police officer?
HINT - TWO DIFFERENT AMENDMENTS
Amendment 4 and Amendment 5.
Madison was not in favor of a large government stronghold and preferred a government that was run by the people. Would you say Madison was a Federalist or Anti Federalist?
Anti Federalist