Rights Riddles
I'm silent but powerful, When police ask tough questions, I'm your trusted friend.
What is the Fifth Amendment? (Right to remain silent/against self-incrimination)
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of ________, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
Answer: What is "religion"?
In North Korea, students can only access government-approved websites and social media is banned. Which American right would protect you from this restriction?
Answer: What is the First Amendment? (Freedom of speech/expression)
Your teacher thought your bag look sus, so they searched it. This was allow due to what "exception" to the Fourth Amendment.
School/Under 18 Exception
Due to a sudden heat wave, the armed forces, are forcing US citizens allow access to thier pools (and water slides) and consuming all their fudgesicles and soda pop.
What right are they violating?
Third Amendment - No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
I ensure your home remains your castle. No uninvited guests in uniform may cross your threshold.
What is the Third Amendment? (No quartering soldiers)
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the ___ to keep and bear Arms...."
Answer: What are "People"?
In Singapore, chewing gum is banned with hefty fines for those caught with it. This might seem strange to Americans because which amendment protects us from "excessive fines"?
Answer: What is the Eighth Amendment?
Loose lips sink ships This right, saves you from sinking your own ship, by puting a lock on your Lips.
Answer: What is the Fifth Amendment? (Protection against self-incrimination/Remain Silent)
A invisible guardian of your belongings, undone with a fancy paper, while the Authorities peek.
What is the Fourth Amendment? (Protection against unreasonable searches)
nor shall private property be taken for public use, without ____ ______ . (2 WORDS)
"just compensation."
In Russia, authorities can enter and search people's homes without permission or warning to look for "prohibited materials." What American right prevents this from happening here?
What is the Fourth Amendment? (Protection against unreasonable searches)
Your school punishes you for a harmless Political on social media outside of school hours. Which amendment might protect your off-campus speech?
Answer: What is the First Amendment?
Not one, but 12 of your peers, may listen and decide your fate!
What is the Sixth Amendment? (Right to trial by jury)
"The right of the people to be ________ in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated."
Answer: What is "secure"?
In some countries, police can force suspects to confess to crimes by making them uncomfortable or scaring them. What amendment gives Americans the right to remain silent?
Answer: What is the Fifth Amendment? (Protection against self-incrimination)
Whomp Whomp
Those 12 are never gonna hear your case! It was only worth $19 Bucks.
the ninth "...where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved..."
Though not all listed with the founding ink, These nameless liberties rest not in 1 power, but in 50.
Answer: What is the Tenth Amendment? (Powers reserved to the states)
"Excessive ________ shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
Answer: What is "bail"?
After the 2023 protests in Iran over women's rights, the government executed protesters without fair trials. Which two amendments protect Americans' rights to both protest and receive fair trials?
Answer: What are the
First and Sixth Amendments?
(Right to assembly and right to trial)
"Hey, the warrant just said to search the "gray house on the hill, where should i start... Its a big house! "
Which Amendment might solve this problem and how?
The Sixth "no Warrants shall issue, but upon.... particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized"