Name That Amendment
Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
What is the 1st Amendment ?
If you are arrested for a crime, you are guaranteed one of these under the sixth amendment.
What is an attorney / lawyer ?
This amendment says that if the power is not written in the Constitution then the power belongs to the states or to the people.
What is, the 10th amendment ?
A group of people are arrested after peacefully gathering outside the Capitol to protest a new law they believe is unfair. What amendment protects you from this?
What is the first amendment
After a public school requires students to participate in a specific prayer, a family objects, arguing that this amendment protects their freedom to practice religion without government interference.
What is the first amendment?
protects the right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment ?
The 5th amendment protects you from receiving double _______ ?
What is double jeopardy?
This amendment protects you from excess bail and fines.
What is the 8th Amendment
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After being arrested for a crime, Ms. Simmons can refuse to answer questions she thinks may make her look guilty by stating this phrase.
What is, I plead the fifth?
After the government tries to house soldiers in Ms. Carter’s home without her consent during peacetime, she argues that this amendment protects her rights.
What is the 3rd amendment?
No forced housing of soldiers
What is the third amendment
Under the the 7th amendment, when the amount of the crime exceeds $20 in a civil case, you are guaranteed a right to a trial by _____.
What is a jury?
Just because a right isn’t explicitly written in the Constitution doesn’t mean people don’t still have other rights.
What is the 9th amendment?
A person waits 3 years for trial. What amendment protects you from this.
What is, the 6th amendment
After being tried twice for the same crime, Ms. Martin refuses the second trial, arguing that this amendment protects her from double jeopardy and guarantees due process.
What is the 5th amendment?
Protects against unreasonable searches
What is the 4th amendment?
Under the 4th amendment, if police want to search your home, they usually must get permission from a judge first in the form of a ________?
What is, a warrant?
This amendment protects the right to a jury trial in Federal civil cases.
What is the 7th amendment?
Mr. Williams went hunting with a gun. He brought it legally, has a license, but the police tried to take it away. What amendment protects you from this?
What is, the 2nd Amendment
After Congress tries to pass a law controlling DC school systems, the DC government challenges it, arguing that this power was never given to the federal government and is instead reserved to the states / districts under this amendment.
What is the 10th amendment ?
Right to a speedy and public trial
What is the 6th amendment?
Under the 6th Amendment, you have the right to know the _______ against you in court.
What are charges / crime?
This amendment provides several protections for people accused of crimes
What is the 5th amendment?
A police officer pulls you over for speeding. The officer has no warrant or probably cause. What amendment protects you from this?
What is the 4th amendment?
After the city tries to ban all citizens from owning firearms, Ms. Manning argues that this amendment protects her right to keep and bear arms.
What is the 2nd amendment