Bill of Rights
Barry & Susie are allowed to practice their religion freely in the US. How come?
What is the 1st Amendment
Jaques & Marlin became freed slaves in 1865 because of what amendment?
What is the 13th Amendment
What group of people highly encouraged the Bill of Rights.
What is Anti-Federalists
Engel vs. Vitale (1962), school initiated prayer in a public school system was in violation of this amendment.
What is the 1st Amendment
It's 1919 and beer just got banned! What amendment was this?
What is the 18th Amendment
Police show up at Steven's door and force their way in without a warrant or cause. The police are in violation of the __ Amendment.
What is the 4th Amendment
In 1870, Thomas was given the right to vote as an African American. Which amendment was this?
What is the 15th Amendment
How many amendments are there in the Constitution?
What is 27 amendments
Pottawatomie County vs. Earls (2002), random drug tests of students in extracurricular activities don't violate the __ amendment (think searches).
What is the 4th amendment
Joana just turned 18 and is allowed to vote in the upcoming election. Why is this so?
What is the 26th Amendment
Philip is sentenced to life in prison for stealing a pack of gum. Which amendment does this violate?
What is the 8th Amendment
In the year 1873, Ned claims that Billy doesn't have the right to get a job because he is African American, although the __ amendment guarantees his freedom.
What is the 13th Amendment
Amendments must be ___ (approved).
What is ratified
District of Colombia vs. Heller (2008), it is constitutional to bear arms for self-defense within a home. What amendment does this relate to?
What is the 2nd Amendment
Women's suffrage has been a big movement lately. After this amendment is passed women can vote!
What is the 19th Amendment
Harry is denied the right to own a gun although he is eligible. He pleads the __ Amendment.
What is the 2nd Amendment
Marcus is a US citizen of Indonesian descent. He is told he can't serve on jury duty because of his skin color. This is in violation of the __ amendment.
What is the 14th Amendment
The Bill of Rights consist of how many amendments?
What is 10 amendments
Roper vs. Simmons (2005), it's cruel and unusual punishment to execute persons for crimes they commit before 18. Which amendment was presented in the court case?
What is the 8th amendment
The president just died! The __ amendment lays down the rules for who's next in the office.
What is the 25th Amendment
What amendment involves the Enumeration Clause (rights aren't limited to those written in the Bill of Rights)?
What is the 9th Amendment
A group of Arab Americans (age 19) would like to vote but are denied the right. What amendment does this violate?
What is the 15th Amendment.
When were the Bill of Rights passed?
The Bill of Rights were passed in 1791
Brown vs. Board of Education (1954), ruled that public school segregation was in violation of the __ amendment.
What is the 14th Amendment
Washington D.C. (formally district of Columbia) now has presidential voting rights.
What is the 23rd Amendment