Overview
Which came first, the US Constitution or the Articles of Confederation?
Articles of Confederation - the first 11 years we were a country/through the Rev. War
What amendment covers freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition?
1st amendment
What amendment covers the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
An example of this amendment is that if I go to trial because I was arrested for suspicion of committing a crime, I don't have to testify against myself.
5th amendment
An example of this amendment is that I can go to Vale Church.
Another example is that the newspapers can't be censored.
1st Amendment
The Bill of Rights are the first ___ Amendments of the US Constitution.
first 10 amendments
What amendment covers illegal search and seizure without a warrant?
4th amendment
What amendment covers the right for no double jeopardy and no self-incrimination?
5th amendment
An example of this amendment is that I can apply for a license to purchase a gun to keep my family safe.
2nd amendment
An example of this amendment is that if I go to court I can choose to have a bench trial or a jury trial.
7th amendment
The idea of adding amendments to the US Constitution is what keeps the document _____.
Current/Up to Date/still able to run the country
What amendment covers citizens not having to have soldiers live in their homes?
3rd amendment
What amendment says there can be no cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail?
8th amendment
An example of this amendment is that my 3 kids, my husband and I can live in our house and I don't have to let anyone else live with us.
3rd amendment
An example of this amendment is that if I'm found guilty of a crime the punishment could not be for me to stand on my head for 2 hours or to deny me food and water.
8th amendment
How many individual rights are covered under the 1st amendment? Name them.
5 rights
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
What amendment covers trial by jury?
7th amendment
What amendment covers everyone getting a lawyer, having a speedy and public trial and being told of the charges against you?
6th amendment
An example of this amendment is that if I can't afford to hire my own attorney that a public defender will be assigned to my case and will represent me.
6th amendment
An example of this amendment is that the police cannot just barge in my house looking for evidence. They must have a warrant that has been signed by a judge.
4th amendment
Who wrote the US Constitution?
James Madison
What amendment says that US citizens may have rights not listed in the US Constitution?
9th amendment
What amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the US Constitution belong to the states?
10th amendment
An example of this amendment is that the right to vote isn't specifically listed in the Constitution, but reasons for not being denied the right to vote are listed.
9th amendment
An example of this amendment is daylight savings and when mail-in ballots are counted for a Presidential Election.
10th amendment