Facts
The date the constitution was signed.
September 17, 1787
The right to bare arms
meaning of "insure domestic tranquility"
peace at home, in USA
Purpose of the articles
define the structure of the government
Before entering a suspect’s home, a police officer shows a search warrant. Does this violate the person's rights?
no, Amendment 4
One of the Founding Fathers
James Madison
Right to an attorney
Amendment 6
"the People" of the Constitution
Three branches of government
Judicial, legislative, Executive
A group of people assemble on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to demand the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Can they do this?
Yes, Amendment 1
The three parts of the Constitution
Preamble, articles, amendments
Protection against soldiers staying in citizen's homes
Amendment 3
to make a better country
When a passenger sues a city transportation authority because she sustained neck injuries, the case is decided by a jury, not by a judge. Is this ok?
Yes, Amendment 7
United States won its freedom from
Great Britain
Freedom to hold meetings
Amendment 1
The purpose of the preamble.
to explain why the Constitution was written
has President and his/her staff, put laws into action
A person accused of a crime cannot afford to hire a lawyer and is assigned a public defender.
The thing that makes the US special
The Constitution
The states and people have other rights
Amendment 9 and 10
The meaning of "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"
Make sure our freedoms are intact for ourselves and future generations
Legislative branch and it's purpose
made up of senators and reps that elect who serves in congress, make laws
When being interrogated by police, a person refuses to answer certain questions and chooses to remain silent. Can he or she refuse to answer?
Yes, Amendment 5