Constitution (open-book)
What are the first 7 words of the Constitution’s Preamble?
“We the people of the United States…”
True or false: Does the sixth amendment contain the right against unreasonable searches?
False, it’s the fourth Amendment: “The right of the people…against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…”
The government makes a law that the states have to ratify. How many states are required to oblige for the law to be passed? (Hint: In Article 7 of the Constitution)
Only 9 out of the 13 colonial states had to oblige for the law to be passed: “...nine States, shall be sufficient for the Established of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.”
Protection of citizens from cruel and unusual punishments.
What is the Eighth Amendment? “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
Which article and section of the Constitution articulates what has to happen in order for a bill to become a law?
Article I, Section 7: “Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it…”
Name one thing the Fifth Amendment contains.
No Double Jeopardy, Right to Remain Silent, Due Process: “...nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…”
Which Section of Article I of the Constitution highlights what the House of Representatives is, and also how to become a Representative?
Section 2: “The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States…No person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained the Age of twenty five Years…”
Officers attempt to force soldiers into a family’s home during peace time. What amendment would protect this family?
The Third Amendment: “No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house…”
Which sections of Article 2 talk about how long the President should remain in office and what power they have?
Section 1: “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years…”
Section 2: “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States…He shall have Power…to make Treaties…shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States…”
A Television news outlet berates a newspaper business for a “biased” comment on an article. What amendment would protect the business?
The First Amendment Freedom of the Press: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of…the press…”