The First Amendment
What are the five protections of the First Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Joe drove 56mph in a 45mph zone. His punishment was being dangled upside down by his feet for two hours. What amendment was violated?
8th Amendment
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms, militia.
Explain the concept of federalism.
Division of power between federal and state governments.
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights? How many total Amendments?
10, 27
How are students' first amendment rights limited in schools?
Various.
What does double jeopardy mean and what amendment protects you from that?
Tried twice for the same crime, 5th
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Citizens not forced to shelter soldiers.
Give an example of a concurrent power?
Taxes, law enforcement, courts, etc.
The protections of the Bill of Rights are designed to protect citizens from what?
Why is a free press essential to a functioning democracy?
Various.
What does the 4th Amendment protect you from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
The 7th Amendment involves what kind of cases?
Civil
Give two examples of reserved powers.
Elections, marriage laws, licensing, state militia, education, etc.
Give me the name of the Crash Course Government host and explain why you think he is such a homie?
Craig. Craig is such a homie.
What are some limitations to the right to assembly?
Must not interfere with the rights of the community. Government can regulate, but not stop altogether.
What are the protections of the 6th Amendment?
1. Speedy and Public Trial
2. Trial by a jury of your peers
3. Right to an attorney
Explain the 10th Amendment.
Rights left to states.
Give me three examples of enumerated powers.
War, Coin Money, Interstate Commerce, Army/Navy, etc.
How is an Amendment added (or removed) from the Constitution?
2/3 Support in Congress for Proposal,
3/4 States for Ratification
What is the name of the Supreme Court Case where a student sued his high school principal after being suspended for unveiling a banner reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" at a school function?
Morse v. Frederick
The police broke into Stan's house at two in the morning without a warrant. Stan was arrested and thrown in jail. He has been in jail for three years and has yet to have a trial. Which amendments have been violated?
4th and 6th
Explain the 9th Amendment and give an example of a right protected by this amendment.
Rights retained by people. Voting.
Define enumerated, concurrent, and reserved powers.
Enumerated-Federal
Concurrent-Shared
Reserved-State
What are the 5 protections of the 5th Amendment?
1. Indictments before arrest.
2. No double jeopardy.
3. No self-incrimination.
4. Due Process of Law.
5. Eminent Domain.