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This article created the judicial branch.
What is Article 3?
100
This branch of government consists of a bi-cameral legislature.
What is the legislative branch?  
100
This amendment guarantees your right to assemble peacefully.
What is the 1st amendment?
100
Collecting taxes
What is Congress?  

Legislature and legislative branch also acceptable answers.  

100
I want to leave school to join a planned protest against assault rifles on our streets.  This amendment guarantees that right.
What is the 1st amendment?

Note:  You may still face disciplinary action from the school, but the government cannot punish you for joining a peaceful demonstration.  


200
This article is the longest part of the Constitution.  
What is Article 1?


It is the longest article because the Founders felt that the legislative branch was the most important. 

200
This is the only branch of government that can legally declare war.
What is the legislative branch?
200
This amendment guarantees against cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th amendment?  
200
Maintain a cabinet of advisors.
Who is the President?  

Executive branch or Chief Executive also acceptable.  

200
I went to court for a speeding ticket, and the charge was dismissed.  A month later, I received a summons in the mail to appear in court again for the same charge.  This is a clear violation of my rights according to this amendment.  
What is the 5th amendment?


Specifically, no person can be charged twice for the same crime or offense, otherwise known as double-jeopardy.

300
This article describes the the job of the executive branch. 
What is article 2?  
300
The Justice Department, the Attorney General, and the FBI all fall under this branch of government.  
What is the executive branch?  
300
This amendment ensures the right to own firearms.  
What is the 2nd amendment?  
300
Serve a 6 year term as one of two elected officials  from any given state.
Who or What is a Senator?  
300
One of my friends was arrested for purposely breaking a neighbor's window last week.  I'm not sure why he did it, but yesterday, I received a summons in the mail indicating that I must show up for a court hearing because my friend mentioned that he considered me to be his best friend.  I don't think this is legal.  This amendment tells me for sure.  
What is the 1st amendment?  
400
This article describes Federalism (the idea that the national government shares power with the states)
What is article 6?  
400
Several members of this branch are not elected, but appointed instead.  
What is the judicial branch?  

Federal judges and Supreme Court Justices are appointed and remain on the bench until they retire, die, or are removed for cause.  

400
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches by the government. 
What is the 4th amendment?  
400
Determine whether or not a law or other action is constitutional (lawful or legal).
What is the judiciary?  

Judicial branch is also acceptable.  

400
My wife and I went to vote in the 2016 election.  Although we were both legally registered, the people at our polling station told me that I could vote but my wife couldn't because "she's a girl."  This amendment gives my wife the right to vote.  
What is the 19th amendment?
500
Contains the words "We the People," which is the basis for the idea of self-government.
Trick question!  Not an article.

What is the Preamble?  

500
Article 3 establishes the Supreme Court and Federal Court system.  Which BRANCH is responsible for the creation of the lower courts?  
What is the legislative branch?  
500
This amendment provides the freedom to worship as you choose.  
What is the 1st amendment? 
500
All bills designed to generate money for the government must begin with this body.
What is the House of Representatives?  


500
After work, I went home to my house and found a squad (10 soldiers) from Fort Wainwright sitting in my living room watching TV.  I did not invite them.  This amendment should prevent this sort of thing from happening.  
What is the 3rd amendment?