Who Needs Rules
Which amendment does this violate?
A journalist goes to jail for writing negative things about the president
1st Amendment
Freedom of the Press
Which amendment does this violate?
The police burst into your house and search the cabinets without a warrant.
4th Amendment
“Search and Seizure”
Which amendment….
abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
How long is the president's term?
4 years
What is one requirement for being president?
1. Must be over 35 years old
2. Must be a natural born citizen
Article 2
Which amendment does this violate?
A person accused of robbery has to wait in jail for five years before he gets a trial.
6th Amendment
Right to Speedy Trial
Which amendment does this violate?
The government outlaws owning a deer-hunting rifle.
2nd Amendment
Which amendment does this violate?
The government does not allow an 18 year old to vote
26th Amendment
Right to Vote at 18 years old
Who is the leader of the armed forces?
The president
Article 2
How long do judges serve for?
Life or until they want to retire
Which amendment does this violate?
A soldier demands to live in your house because you live close to their base.
3rd Amendment
Quartering soldiers
Which amendment does this violate?
States are not allowed to have their own rights
10th Amendment
Which amendment…
banned the purchase and sale of alcohol?
18th Amendment
“Prohibition”
What is the Legislative Branch’s responsibility?
Create the laws
Article 1
What is one requirement for being a member of the house of representatives?
1. Must be at least 25 years old
2. Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
Which amendment does this violate?
A person convicted of horse theft is sentenced to be dragged behind a team of horses for one mile.
8th Amendment
Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Which amendment does not apply to our lives today?
7th Amendment
Which amendment allowed all men to vote?
15th Amendment
What does democracy mean?
Power by the people
Article 4
What is one requirement for being a member of the Senate?
1. Must be at least 30 years old
2. Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
Which amendment does this violate?
A person who was found innocent of robbery is tried again for the same crime two years later.
5th Amendment
“Double Jeopardy”
Which amendment does this violate?
The government forces me to release my private information
9th Amendment
Rights not listed in the constitution
What is another name for the 19th amendment?
Women’s Suffrage Movement
To change or add an amendment how many people in the…
1. House of Representatives
2. Senate
3. States
need to approve it?
1. House of Representatives- ⅔
2. Senate- ⅔
3. State- ¾
Article 5
How many house of representatives and senators does each state get?
House of Representatives: Based on the state population
Senate: 2