The Fourth Amendment requires that a warrant signed by a judge be issued in order for authorities to arrest an individual.
100
What happens if a person cannot afford their own lawyer after being accused of a crime?
The person must provided a lawyer.
100
Jimmy Bob went to court for the crime of auto theft. He was found not guilty, but the judge disagreed and said the trial would have to be repeated. What amendment does this apply to?
5th amendment
100
Amending the Constitution means to:
Change or add to the Constitution
100
Who was the last group given the right to vote?
18-year-olds (26th Amendment)
200
What is important about the 9th amendment?
It guarantees rights of citizens beyond what is listed in the Bill of Rights.
200
The 13th amendment outlaws what?
Slavery
200
My friend's dog went missing. The police ordered all of the homes in Des Plaines be searched to make sure the dog was not kidnapped. What amendment does this apply to?
4th amendment
200
Most amendments to the Constitution were created for the purpose of...
Protecting the rights of people
200
All people born in the U.S. are American citizens. What amendment tells us this?
14th Amendment
300
According to the 5th amendment, a person cannot have property taken from them without what?
Being given money that is considered fair value
300
According to the 25th amendment, if the President AND Vice President are no longer able to serve, who then takes over?
Speaker of the House (from the House of Representatives)
300
John stole a candy bar from Walmart. The punishment for his crime was 15 years of DAILY community service requiring 8 hours of trash pick up in the woods. What amendment does this apply to?
8th amendment
300
Definition: Another name for reporters or media for newspapers, magazines, and T.V.
Press
300
Which amendment allowed women to vote?
19th amendment
400
A person accused of a crime has the right to (name three) :
1. A speedy and public trial
2. The assistance of an attorney
3. Remain silent
400
Ms. Delzer was charged with stealing the school bus. However, the court would not allow her to speak with her lawyer or give her a speedy trial. She awaited trial for three years. Which amendment applies to this situation?
6th Amendment
400
Mr. Shepard thought it would be funny to yell "FIRE!" at a pep assembly in the gym. He was arrested for creating danger to other people. Coach Milligan said he was using his freedom of speech. What would the Supreme Court say about the case?
Freedom of speech does not give a person the right to create danger for other people.
400
Definition: What is it called for two trials for the same crime?
Double Jeopardy
400
Definition: A paper that allows the police to come into your home without your permission.
Search warrant
500
List the five freedoms in the first amendment:
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of religion
3. Freedom of press
4. Freedom of petition
5. Freedom to peacefully assemble
500
According to the amendments, what are the requirements to vote in the U.S.?
1. Must be at least 18
2. Must be a citizen (born or naturalized)
3. Must not be a convicted felon and serving time in prison
4. Must be a resident in the state voting in.
500
Paul wants to bring his gun to a shooting range, but the authorities said any gun use was now banned. They shut the range down. What amendment applies to this?
2nd amendment
500
Definition: the right to take private property for government use as long as fair market value is given for it.