Vocabulary
A group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial are called THIS.
What is a JURY?
This document was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1789. It listed the basic rights and freedoms that the government could not take away from American Citizens.
What is the Bill of Rights?
What is PARTICIPATE?
Justice, staying informed, patriotism, and civility are all examples of these.
What are CIVIC VALUES?
This is the name for a change to the Constitution.
Noncriminal court cases are known as THIS.
What are CIVIL trials?
This amendment protects people who criticize the government.
What is the FIRST amendment?
These are needed to make sure people's rights are protected.
What are laws (or a system of laws)?
People in this kind of group work together to change one type of policy.
In order for the Constitution to become the official law of the land, it had to be ratified (or made official) by this many of the 13 colonies.
What are NINE (9)?
The Sierra Club works to protect the environment. It is an example of THIS.
What is an INTEREST GROUP?
This amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizure (of property).
What is the FOURTH amendment?
Education, participation, and working together (collaboration) are all examples of these.
What are democratic responsibilities?
Fairness is another word for this civic value.
What is JUSTICE?
This amendment protects citizens against double jeopardy, and says that the government cannot force people to be witnesses against themselves.
What is the FIFTH (5) amendment?
What are POLITICAL PARTIES?
The right to bear arms (own a gun) is protected in this amendment.
What is the SECOND (2) amendment?
These do the following:
1. protect us from other people
2. protect us from hurting ourselves
3. prevent businesses from hurting us
What are LAWS?
Celebrating national holidays, reciting the "Pledge of Allegiance," and thanking veterans for their service are all examples of this civic value.
What is PATRIOTISM?
This amendment states that people cannot be forced to pay a fine or bail that is unfair, and that they must receive a fair punishment for their crimes.
What is the EIGHTH (8) amendment?
What is PREJUDICE?
This amendment protects those who have been accused of a crime and grants them the right to a fair and speedy trial.
What is the SIXTH (6) amendment?
This is a professional organization in which groups of workers work together to protect their rights. Sometimes these groups protest to get what they want.
What are UNIONS?
Being polite, acknowledging other people, and apologizing for mistakes are some ways to demonstrate THIS civic value.
What is CIVILITY?
This amendment says that the government cannot force soldiers into their homes.
What is the THIRD (3) amendment?