Amendments
Which amendment states that US citizens have the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
What Amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and protest?
Amendment 1
You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.
Amendment 5
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
Amendment 1
True or false, the first draft of the Constitution did not include a specific declaration or bill of individual rights
True
What amendment mentions the right to a jury in a civil trial?
Amendment 7
What amendment offers people the protection from the quartering of troops?
Amendment 3
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
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. Which amendment protects against this?
Amendment 4
Who opposed a strong federal government and the ratification of the constitution without the Bill of Rights being included?
Anti-Federalists
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment 6
What amendment is protects people from unreasonable searches and offers warrant protection?
Amendment 4
Although minors are not allowed to have guns, and felons are not allowed to have guns, no state can make a law saying that guns are illegal.
Amendment 2
A man 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. Which amendment protects against this?
Amendment 6
True or False. Bill of Rights is written in language that doesn't exclude any one, and intends to protect all the people.
False.
What amendment states that accused people have the right to punishments which aren't excessive in bail, fines, and or cruel?
Amendment 8
What amendment states that people who have a disagreement over more than $20 can have a trial by jury?
Amendment 7
Instead of having a regular court proceeding, the judge tells you to come to his office to settle the matter. Which amendment protects people against this?
Amendment 7.
What Amendment do people most frequently use to argue that the death penalty should not be allowed in America?
Amendment 8
True or False. The first draft of the Constitution stated what the government could do, but it did not say what it could not do.
True
What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
What amendment states that any powers not stated in the Constitution belong to state?
Amendment 10
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
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
What are the three branches of government in the first draft of the Constitution which set up a system of checks and balances?
a representative legislature, strong executive branch, and the federal judiciary.