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Sara, an eighteen-year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s term paper and selling it on the Internet. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells her if she is smart enough to be in college, she is smart enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not being charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high
Violation of the 6th Amendment Guarantee of the Right to Counsel
100
What are the five freedoms guaranteed under the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of: 1. Religion 2. Speech 3. Petition 4. Assembly 5. Press
100
What is Censorship?
the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain.
100
How many members of Congress are there?
535 100 Senators 435 HOR
100
This Supreme Court case stated that wearing armbands as a form of protest for the Vietnam War should be protected under the 1st Amendment; Freedom of Speech
Tinker v. Des Moines
200
A neighbor is suing the Joneses because a tree in the Joneses’ yard fell on their roof during a hurricane. The neighbors want the Jones family to pay $850 to have their roof repaired. Mr. Jones requests that a jury be present to hear this case. The judge says it is not necessary since the amount of the repairs is is so small. The Jones family lives in Washington D.C.
Violation of the 7th Amendment Guarantee of right to a jury trial in civil cases in federal court (and the District of Columbia is under the jurisdiction of a federal court).
200
The right to have a lawyer can be found under what Amendment?
6th Amendment
200
To formally request for government action is called what?
Petition
200
How many branches of government are there?
3
300
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a neighborhood convenience store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so that she will not be able to shoplift again.
Violation of the 8th Amendment Guarantee of freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
300
The Right to bear Arms
2nd Amendment
300
If you home lies in the pathway of a newly proposed highway, it may be legally taken and destroyed. What is this process called?
Eminent Domain
300
What is Article I,II, and III of the U.S Constitution
I - Legislative II - Executive III - Judicial
400
Because of the budget deficit, the United States government is looking for ways to cut costs. They have announced a plan during peacetime to house unmarried soldiers in the homes of American citizens who do not have children.
Violation of the 3rd Amendment Guarantee of the Right not to quarter (house) soldiers in peacetime in private homes
400
What amendment states that all other rights not spelled out in the Constitution are retained, or kept, by the people. (Hint: Enumerated Powers)
9th Amendment Prevents the government from claiming that the only rights people have are the Bill of Rights.
400
When a person has a strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime is called.
Probable Cause
400
What are the two steps to amending the Constitution?
Proposal and Ratification
500
Mr. Reynolds, an avid hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms outside. They inform him that certain provisions of a new federal law allow them to confiscate his rifles so that he may not engage in terrorist activities or plot against the United States government. They have no evidence that he is connected to any such activities.
Violation of the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Amendment Guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms, illegal search and seizure, and a violation of the guarantee of due process
500
This Amendment recognizes that the federal governments power is limited.
10th Amendment Any powers that the Constitution doesn't give to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
500
What are the two restrictions that can be placed on free right speech?
Slander and Libel
500
What are the steps from beginning to end on how to amend the Constitution?
1. 2/3 vote of both houses (HOR and Senate) 2. 3/4 of 50 state legislatures (38 states) 3. New Amendment to the Constitution