Can you pay my Bill of Rights?
What is one RIGHT guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to assemble (peacefully), and the right to petition the government
If you are born in Puerto Rico, are you a United States Citizen?
What year did the American Revolution start?
Bonus 100 points: Where did it start?
1775-1776
Battle of Lexington and Concord, outside of Boston, MA.
Who is in charge of the EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
The President of the United States (POTUS)
What are TWO rights guaranteed by the First Amendment?
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government
Which AMENDMENT gives the "right to bear arms"?
The Second Amendment
If only one of your parents is a U.S. Citizen and you are born in the U.S., are you automatically a citizen?
Yes!
What year did the constitutional convention occur?
1787
Who is the highest court in the JUDICIAL BRANCH?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
Which AMENDMENT says that citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers?
The Third Amendment
If you do not want to incriminate yourself in a court of law, which Amendment do you plead?
The Fifth!
YES!
What year did the Orpheum Theater (NB) open?
*Hint, it was the same year (and day!) as the sinking of the Titanic*
1912
What are the two houses in our LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Which AMENDMENT abolished (got rid of) enslavement?
The Thirteenth Amendment
Which Amendment guarantees you the right to demand a warrant if someone wants to search you, your belongings, or your property?
The Fourth Amendment
If BOTH your parents are U.S. citizens and you are born outside the U.S., are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes! (mostly)
What year were women allowed to vote in the United States?
1920
In MA, it is the state's responsibility to educate a child until what age?
21
How many terms can a President serve for?
2
Which AMENDMENT guarantees the right to a jury when on trial?
The Seventh Amendment
If you immigrate to the U.S. to become a citizen, what are two steps you must take to become an American citizen?
Paperwork, Fingerprints, Images, Interviews, Classes, Pledge of Allegiance, Citizenship Test
How many constitutions has the United States had?
2
In order to legally arrest someone, it is a police officers responsibility to say the following:
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
What are these called?
Miranda Rights
Who was the first president to come up with the idea that a president should only be able to serve for 2 terms?
George Washington