Amendments (A)
This Amendment relates to bearing arms with accordance to a well-regulated militia
2nd Amendment
The 3rd amendment states that you can't be forced to quarter troops unless...
1. congress passes a law
2. it is a time of war/turmoil
This word means to add to the constitution
Amend
This term means "housing" in the bill of rights.
Quartering
2nd
The 5th amendment protects you from
Self-Incrimination
This amendment states that any rights NOT listed in the Constitution are given to the States and the people
10th Amendment
A warrant is a...
document that the court allows your property to be searched/taken
This term relates to being forced to speak and show your guilt
Self-Incrimination
The police are called to a house for a horrible crime alleged and bust in through the front door without the permission of the owner. This violates the...
The 9th amendment states what about rights?
No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment are mandated by the _________________ amendment
8th
In our government "cruel and unusual punishment", typically relates to...
Torture/ unnecessary physical/emotional harm.
This term means that you can not be charged for the same crime twice
Double Jeopardy (NOT THE TV SHOW !!!)
The State of Michigan bans all new Marriage certificates due to a new law passed by the state legislature. This violates the ___________ amendment
9th
This amendment gives you the right to a speedy and public trial, and gives you the right to a lawyer/defense
6th Amendment
The 7th Amendment establishes _________ by ___________ and establishes a court's decision as final
Trial by Jury
listed explicitly/numbered
This term means that you have suspicion enough to investigate further (Hint: you need this before you get a warrant)
Probable Cause
A man is found fighting another person in the Wendy's parking lot. The police recorded the whole altercation, and the judge decides that a Jury is not necessary
7th Amendment
The 5 principal rights and freedoms listed in the first amendment are...
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
The 4th Amendment establishes what rights (2
No unreasonable search and seizure
Probable cause to get a warrant
protest the government and gather a group as long as it is not violent.
this term means that the government may take your property as long as they give you the fair market value (5th amendment)
Eminent Domain
A young man is placed in solitary confinement for 6 months after a small issue in prison. This likely violates the ________ amendment