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What amendment states that US citizens have the right to bear arms?

Amendment 2

100

What Amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?

Amendment 1

100
You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.
Amendment 5
100
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
Amendment 1
100

According to the Second Amendment, why is the government prohibited from infringing on the right to keep and bear arms?

In order for the people to have a well regulated militia. 

200
What amendment is "You do not have to quarter Soldiers"?
Amendment 3
200

What amendment is "people have the right remain silent"?

Amendment 5

200

A family member goes to a store and buys a handgun. She brings it home to protect her family.

Amendment 2

200
The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items.
Amendment 4
200
According to the fifth amendment, can the government take private property from an individual?

No, unless they provide just compensation

300
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment 6
300

What amendment is "can not search a persons property without a warrant"?

Amendment 4

300

Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asks American households to provide the cost to feed and house three Soldiers.

Amendment 3

300

A person is arrested for breaking into a friend's house and stealing something. They are sent to jail and told they won't be going to trial for at least 3 years.

Amendment 6

300

What restrictions does the eighth amendment place on punishment for committing a crime?

No cruel or unusual punishment

400

What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trial if they pay bail?

Amendment 8

400
What amendment states that people who have a disagreement over more than $20 can have a trial by jury?
Amendment 7
400
Instead of having a regular court proceeding, the judge tells you to come to his office to settle the matter.
Amendment 7.
400
You are fined $5,000 for stealing a candy bar.
Amendment 8
400

Name the five freedoms granted in the first amendment?

Religion, Assemble, Press, Petition, and Speech

500
What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
500
What amendment states that any powers not stated in the Constitution belong to state?
Amendment 10
500
The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow.
Amendment 10
500
Your neighbor looks in your mailbox to see what kind of mail you get. You decided to contact the police because it violates your right to privacy.
Amendment 9
500

Name five protections listed in the sixth amendment.

Speedy and public trial, impartial jury, informed of the nature of the crime and accusation, can obtain witnesses, assistance of counsel of defense (lawyer).