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100

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

Amendment 2

100

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

Amendment 1

100

You are arrested because the police think you vandalized a public restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.

Amendment 5

100

You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.

Amendment 1

100

True or False: Due Process guarantees that people have the right to a fair trial by jury.

True

100

When awaiting trial, an accused person is kept here unless bailed out.

jail

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

What amendment is "people have the right to a fair trial"?

Amendment 5

200

Your mother 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

Amendment 10 gives governmental powers not listed in the constitution to the

States

200
How many justices on the Supreme Court?

12

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 planet Mars, the government asks American households to each feed and house three Soldiers.

Amendment 3

300

A woman is arrested for breaking into her friend's house and stealing something. She is sent to jail and told she won't be going to trial for at least 3 years.

Amendment 6

300

In what situation might a court NOT offer someone bail? 2 Reasons

1. Flight risk

2. Offend again before trial

300

According to the 8th Amendment, what kind of bail is not allowed?

excessive

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 civil disagreement 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 shoelace.

Amendment 8

400

In what situation can the police search your stuff when they don't have a warrant. 

probable cause

400

What is the purpose of a bail bond FOR THE GOVERNMENT?

Ensures the accused person turns up for their trial

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

The local government has decided that grey is a depressing color, and no one in Brooklyn is allowed to wear it anymore. They argue that there are plenty of other colors out there to choose from. 

Amendment 9

500
What is double jeopardy?

being tried for the same crime twice

500

In what decade did the Supreme Court argue about the death penalty?

1970s

600

Reason Bill of Rights was necessary.

To protect citizens from the government. 

600

How do some people think the second amendment should be interpreted?

You can own a weapon if you're part of a state militia

600

What did the Central Park 5 not realize, resulting in their wrongful conviction?

That they had the right to remain silent

600

In terms of the Bill of Rights and arrest procedure, who was Ernesto Miranda?

Accused person who was not told he had the right to remain silent and have a lawyer. 
600

What is the name of the rights police have to "read" when arresting someone?

Miranda Rights

600
From the perspective of law enforcement, why is it in their interests to make sure they follow the Bill of Rights law when they arrest someone?

Because if they don't, then the arrest is considered illegal, and they can't successfully prosecute. 

700

Who issues a warrant?

a judge

700

Finish the sentence:  The Bill of Rights protects

citizens against the government

700

What does a warrant have to state?

exactly where and what can be searched

700

When is double jeopardy allowed?

when compelling NEW evidence is discovered

700
Who brings a case to court in a CIVIL (not criminal) case?

a private citizen/ group/ company (not the government) 

700

Who is usually the petitioner in a criminal case?   

District Attorney (full credit) 

the government (300 pts)