Amendments I
3rd Amendment
The government may not house soldiers in private homes without the consent of the owner
7th Amendment
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases over $20
How does the Supreme Court decide their rulings?
By their interpretation of the Constitution
People can vote for their leaders as well as their laws
Popular Sovereignty
What is my favorite animal?
Panda
9th Amendment
The rights of the people are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
13th Amendment
The abolition of slavery
What are the reasons for the Constitution stated in the Preamble? Bonus points if you can define them all
1. In order to form a more perfect union (bring the nation closer together)
2. Establish justice (make sure citizens follow the law)
3. Ensure domestic tranquility (keep the peace within streets and in homes)
4. To provide for the common defense (Establish a military)
5. Promote the general welfare (keep everyone happy and healthy)
6. Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity (make sure we and our families keep our freedom)
Division of powers between National, State, sometimes Local levels
What is my favorite season?
Spring
14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
15th Amendment
Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or previous condition of servitude
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation? Extra points per reason you name
The Articles of Confederation started with no central leadership, the National Government did not have enough power, different money usage in different states, each state had its own military, and Congress could not regulate trade.
Judicial branch can declare something done by the other branches unconstitutional
Judicial Review
What team was I on in my last school prior to switching to musical theatre?
Robotics Team
No cruel and unusual punishment
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
In the late 1800s, a “New Imperialism” flourished, with most of the major European countries attempting to take control of territories in Asia and Africa, but not Latin America. Some referred to the race as the “game of empire.”
The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire
The division of powers between branches
Separation of Powers
What are the ages of my 4 dogs? Hint: added together, they are 28
16, 5, 3, 3
4th Amendment
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure
10th Amendment
Powers denied to the National government but not denied to the State government are reserved to the States
An enthno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998. Also known as an “irregular war” or “low-level war.”
The Troubles
Government only has powers granted in the Constitution
Limited Government
If I could have my hair any color what would it be like?
Blue and black split-dye