The police come to your house and arrest your father for having a gun which he legally owns. What amendment has been violated?
Amendment two
100
What's a Court dealing with non criminals called ?
Civil court
100
Which article does this describe?
Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly, Petition
Article one
100
Guess this article
- sets the term at 4 years
-Creates the electoral college
Article two
100
Describe : to form a more perfect union
Create cooperation between states and the federal government
200
Billy robs Jacob and the state says that he can not have a Speedy trial. Which amendment doesn't allow this
Amendment 6
200
What's the definition of obscenity
Dirty words . These can be "fighting words"
200
Rights of states and people
Amendment 10
200
Which article does this describe?
The constitution and the laws passed by federal gov't are the "supreme law of land" so no state can make laws that aren't in conflict with federal law or constitution
Article 6
200
Describe: establish justice
Concepts of justice are most obvious in the bill of rights and a few other key amendments
300
Mable steals candy and a judge decides to cut her hands off. Which amendment says you can't do this ?
Amendment 8
300
What does this definition describe?
constitutional doctrine that ensures states cannot enact laws that take away the constitutional rights of American citizens that are enshrined in the Bill of Rights."
Selective incorporation
300
Which article does This describe ?
Right to grand jury indictment, no double jeopardy, freedom from self-incrimination, due process of law
Article 5
300
Guess this article
gives Congress its powers and limits. Congress is the legislative branch of the government
Article one
300
Describe: ensure domestic tranquility
the government's purpose, duty, and responsibility to make sure that people can live peacefully within the boundaries of the nation
400
The government forces you to house 5 soldiers in your home. What amendment does not allow this?
What is amendment 3
400
What's an law that's derived from costum and judicial precedent rather than statues ?
Common law
400
Guarantee of rights not listed in Constitution
Amendment 9
400
Which article does this describe ?
The full faith and credit clause
Article 4
400
Describe: provide for common defense
Protects state from invasions and domestic violence.
500
A person is arrested but never sees a judge or courtroom. He is kept in jails for 18 months. What amendment was violated?
Amendment 7
500
An law passed by the legislative body
Statues/ statutory law
500
Right to be free from un-reasonable searches and seizures
Amendment 5
500
Upon ratification, the Constitution is above all state laws.