The B.O.R.
The first ten amendments are a list of enumerated rights the government cannot take away. They are collectively known as?
The Bill of Rights
What does the 13th amendment do?
Abolish Slavery
What comes next in this diagram:
Constitutional Amendment Process
Propose -----------> ?
Ratify
What branch ensures the law is applied fairly and protects our rights and freedoms
The Judicial Branch
What does the term suffrage mean?
The Right to vote
This amendment protects you from self-incrimination.
HINT: You have the right to remain silent....just not during this jeopardy game
5th Amendment
What did the 26th amendment do?
What is the most common way an amendment can be proposed to the U.S. Constitution?
2/3 of both houses of Congress (H.O.R. and Senate)
Which article in the U.S. Constituion refers to the Judicial Branch?
Article III
Why do citizens allow their rights and freedoms to be limited? (even those protected in the B.O.R.)
For Safety and Protection/ Security of their community
Which amendment helps ensure citizens have the means to overthrow a tyrannical central government?
2nd Amendment- Right to Bear Arms
What are the two parts of the 14th amendment?
-Defines Citizenship
-Guarantees equal protection under the law
What is the most common way an amendment can be ratified to the U.S. Constitution?
3/4 of state legislatures
How long to supreme court justices serve?
The Writ of habeas corpus is protected as part of this process guaranteed by the 5th amendment
Due Process
What does the 9th amendment do?
States the Bill of Rights is not a complete list of all your freedoms/rights (Unenumerated Rights)
Which amendment had to be passed due to states finding a way around the 15th amendment?
Another (less common) way to propose and amendment would require what fraction of states to call for a national constitutional convention?
2/3 of states
What court is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many amendment are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27 Amendments
What are three protections included in the 5th amendment?
-Due Process
-Eminent Domain
-Double Jeopardy
Which amendments increased the amount of eligible voters in the United States?
HINT: THERE ARE 4 OF THEM
15th 19th 24th and 26th
After an amendment in proposed by the far less common constitutional convention it may be ratified by what fraction of the convention?
3/4
This term means that the judicial branch should be free from influence by the other branches to ensure and impartial and fair court system
Independent Judiciary
Name one instance where the government placed limitations on individual rights that is considered controversial?
- Japanese Internment Camps
-Suspension of Habeas Corpus during the Civil War
-Limits on Free speech during WWI and WWII
-USA Patriot ACT