which amendment?
amendment 1
having the right to freedom of speech, expression and the right to petition against the government.
A man wants to use sue his neighbor in court because he claims his neighbor cut down a tree that was on his property and belonged to him. The tree was worth $500. The man says that he has the right to a jury trial for this case.
CONSTITUTIONAL
having the right to a fair trial , public lawyer and jury.
amendment 6
You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions. which amendment are you using?
amendment 5
According to the 7th Amendment, what does everyone have a right to in a civil case?
A JURY TRIAL
amendment 2
having the right to carry or have a weapon as an individual.
Instead of having a regular court proceeding, the judge tells you to come to his office to settle the matter. Can the judge do this?
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
it protects the right of the jury for a fair trial in civil cases.
amendment 7
Your mother goes to a store and buys a handgun. She brings it home to protect her family. What amendment is she using?
amendment 2
In 1865, what did the 13th Amendment abolish?
slavery
amendment 3
protecting families from having the military take over their homes.
A woman accused of a serious crime wants a jury trial, but the government says it doesn’t have enough money for such a trial.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
it protects citzens from cruel punishement, excessive bail,and excessive fines.
amendment 8
Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asks American households to provide the cost to feed and house three Soldiers. Which amendment protects you from this?
amendment 3
The states
Under the 10th Amendment, all those powers that are not specifically given to the Federal Government are given to who?
The states
amendment 4
protects citzens from obstructive searches and seizures from the government.
The government orders a newspaper to stop printing editorials that are criticizing the government too much.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
the bill of rights belong to the people not the government.
amendment 9
amendment 1
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores. which amendment are you using?
amendment 1
Which amendment would the following scenarios be protected under?
Criticizing government officials on a television talk show
Promoting ideas that many Americans oppose in a political campaign
Discussing controversial issues in SS class
1st amendment
amendment 5
protects citens from being charged with a crime twice or having
A person’s house is in the way of a proposed public highway. The government offers the owner a fair price for the house.
CONSTITUTIONAL
it prohibits the government from forcing states to pass or not pass a certain law.
amendment 10
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. which amendment are you using?
Amendment 9
Who created or wrote the bill of Rights?
James madison