Amendments
State three of the five freedoms granted by the first amendment.
press, speech, religion, assembly, and petition
What right do you have when a police officer asks you many questions unrelated to the stop?
The right to remain silent (fifth amendement)
How does the first amendment affect your ability to express your opinions?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly
In congress, how many senators are in the senate?
100
What is the state capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
The second amendment
If a police officer searches your car without a warrant, what amendment is being violated?
The fourth amendment
What amendment protects you from being tried for a crime twice?
The fifth amendment (No double jeopardy)
Who controls the executive branch?
the president
Austin is the capital of which state?
Texas
What does the fourth amendment protect citizens from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
What should you do if you feel that your rights are being violated during a traffic stop?
Remain calm and ask to speak to an attorney (sixth amendment)
Which amendment ensures you cannot be forced to testify against yourself?
The fifth amendment (no self-incrimination)
How many judges are on the Supreme Court? Why?
9; no ties
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
To help remember the fifth amendment, what gesture can you do?
Cover your mouth with your hand (five fingers)
When can police officers legally search your vehicle?
Probable cause, consent, or a warrant.
How does the eighth amendment protect individuals in everyday life?
Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
Members of the House of Representatives are based on what metric?
Population
Lansing is the capital of which state?
Michigan
What is the purpose of the ninth amendment?
Citizens have rights that are not defined by the constitution.
What amendment gives you the right to a fair trial if charged with a traffic violation?
The sixth amendment
What does the tenth amendment state about power not given to the federal government?
Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states
What was the Connecticut compromise?
The formation of the House of Representatives (bigger states population) and the Senate (two from each state)
The capital of Florida is? Can you spell it?
Tallahassee