Module 6 - Bill of Rights

#1 Freedoms

100

This section of the first amendment ensures the government can't punish you for what you say or write, but it won't protect you from your family or the school.

What is Freedom of Speech and the Press?

200

These parts of the first amendment ensure that you can always gather together to share your opinion, like at a protest.

What is the Freedom of Assembly and Right to Petition? 

300

By attending SEAS, you are exercising this right.

What is the Freedom of Religion?

Revolutionary Changes

100

After the British forced people to quarter soldiers in their homes, the creators of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights felt it was necessary to create this amendment.

What is the 3rd Amendment?

200

The U.S. would not have won the Revolutionary war without their guns and militia. This lead the framers of the Constitution to add this amendment.

What is the 2nd Amendment?

300

After the British searched through peoples stuff for no reason, the authors of the Constitution added this amendment. 

What is the 4th Amendment?

Rights of the Accused

100

This amendment to the Constitution guarantees you can have a trial decided by jury of your peers.

What is the 7th Amendment?

200

"You have the right to remain silent!" This famous police statement helps to protect your right to this amendment.

What is the 5th Amendment?

300

This Amendment guarantees your trial will be (relatively) fast and public.

What is the 6th Amendment?

& More

100

This right, sharing its name with a mechanic in this game, guarantees you can't be taken to trial twice, or more, for the same crime.

What is double jeopardy? 

200

This Amendment limits how much power the federal government can use and have. 

What is the 10th Amendment?

300

This concept, mention in the 5th Amendment, guarantees that the government will follow all rules and laws when someone is accused of a crime.

What is due process?