Amendment Basics
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
This amendment gives you the right to own firearms.
2nd Amendment
A student wears a protest shirt to school. The school tells them to take it off, but the student refuses. What amendment protects them?
1st Amendment- Free Speech
Who is known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights?"
James Madison
Which right is NOT in the 1st Amendment?
A)Speech B) Petition C) Right to bear arms D)Press
C) Right to bear arms.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?
1st Amendment
You have the right to remain silent because of this amendment.
The 5th Amendment
The police search someone's home without a warrant. What amendment right has been violated?
4th Amendment - No unreasonable searches or seizures.
What did Thomas Jefferson say about the church and the state government?
He said that they have to be separate if we are truly to be a free society.
Which is NOT protected by the 4th Amendment?
A)House B) Car C) E-mail D)Free Speech
D) Free Speech
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights and freedoms from government power.
Which amendment says that laws not listed in the Constitution still belong to the people?
The 9th Amendment
Someone is found not guilty of a crime but is put on trial again for the same crime. What amendment is violated?
The 5th Amendment - No double jeopardy.
Why was O.J. Simpson not able to be tried for the murder of his wife a second time even though the majority of people believed he was guilty?
5th Amendment. No double jeopardy.
Which is NOT a part of the 5th Amendment?
A)Double Jeopardy B) Due Process C)Trial by Jury D)Self-Incrimination?
C) Trial by Jury
Which group of people demanded that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
Soldiers do not have to be housed in civilian homes because of this amendment.
3rd Amendment
A newspaper is shut down for criticizing the government. What amendment is violated?
1st Amendment - Freedom of the Press.
What is the cruel and unusual punishment that Mrs. J threatens to do if you don't have your assignments finished?
Feed you to the dungeon dragon. (For you are crunchy and good with ketchup.)
Which is NOT cruel and unusual punishment?
A)Death penalty for a minor (under 18 yrs old) B) Life sentence for stealing candy C) A ticket/fine for speeding. D.) Torture
C. A ticket/fine for speeding
What does the 8th Amendment protect us from?
No cruel or unusual punishment.
What is it called when police have to read someone their rights before taking them to jail? ______ Rights
Miranda
A protester is arrested for speaking out against a new law, even though they weren't being violent. What amendment is being violated?
1st Amendment - Freedom of Speech/Freedom of Assembly
What is another name for the necessary and proper clause?
The Elastic Clause
Which does NOT relate to the 6th Amendment?
A) Right to a lawyer B) Speedy trial C) Right to remain silent D) A jury of peers.
C.) Right to remain silent.