Amendments
First Ten Amendments
Real Life Examples
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How many Amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
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Did people still have to house soldiers after the first ten amendments?
No, one of the amendments is that people don't have to house soldiers in a time of peace.
100
Do lawyers refer to the Bill of Rights in their argument in court?
Yes all the time.
200
In what important document is the Bill of Rights contained?
The Constitution
200
Is the "Right to Bear Arms" one of the first ten amendments?
Yes
200
Is any person allowed to carry a gun in their car?
The Bill of Rights state in the 2nd Amendment, The Right to Bear Arms, that citizens have the right to carry weapons. Currently, individual states also have their own laws about weapons.
300
How many Amendments are there today?
27
300
What is the first amendment?
People have the freedom of religion, press, and expression.
300
Can the Law take your computer against your will in order to search for information it contains?
No, the only way the Law could take your computer is if they have a probable cause and a search warrant issued by the court.
400
Why were the Amendments of the Constitution created?
Because the government wanted to give every person in the U.S. the same freedoms.
400
What date was the first amendment created?
12/15/1791
400
If you are caught speeding 2 miles over the speed limit, can a cop handcuff you, throw you in jail, and ask for a $10,000 bail?
No, because according to the 8th Amendment, the Law cannot ask for excessive bail.
500
What does the word Amendment mean?
A minor change in a document
500
Who created the first ten amendments?
James Madison
500
Are religious activists aloud to protest at burial sights?
Yes because the freedom of religion and expression.