Which one?
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government?
1st Amendment
Which amendment does this violate and why: Luke was found innocent of armed robbery, but the state decided to bring him to trial again anyway.
5th Amendment because it says that he cannot be tried for the same crime twice (no double-jeopardy)
Which amendment does this violate and why: Judge M.T. Nasty ordered a doctor to cut off the right hand of Marty, a pickpocket (a thief).
8th amendment because there can be no cruel or unusual punishments.
Which of the following is not protected by the first amendment?
A) freedom of speech
B) freedom of the press
C) the right to bear arms
D) the right to peacefully assemble
C - the right to bear arms
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are known as _________________
the Bill of Rights
What amendment protects the rights of the accused against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, etc?
5th Amendment
Which amendment does this violate and why: after being found guilty of driving while intoxicated (a misdemeanor), the court ordered that Carolyn spend the next 30 years in solitary confinement.
8th amendment because it states that there can be no cruel or unusual punishments, no excessive punishments, and a right to fair and reasonable punishments.
Which amendment does this violate and why: A US Representative prohibited a local newspaper from printing an editorial that was critical of her voting record.
1st amendment because its gives the freedom of the press to share their thoughts and opinions.
Which amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
C - 4th
The Bill of Rights protects the rights and __________ of American citizens
liberties or freedoms (either word works!)
What amendment protects you from illegal search and seizure?
4th amendment
Which amendment does this violate and why: for no apparent reason, the police stopped Rita while she was driving and began to search through her trunk and personal luggage.
4th amendment because it protects Rita from unreasonable searches and seizures
Which of the following is not included in the 5th amendment?
A) Double Jeopardy
B) Eminent Domain
C) the right to a jury trial
D) the right to due process
C - the Right to a jury trial
Changes to the Constitution are called _________
amendments
What amendment says that there can be no cruel or unusual punishments?
8th amendment
Which amendment does this violate and why: the citizens of Upper Creek voted to double the taxes of all Catholics.
1st amendment because they have the freedom to practice the religion that they choose.
Which amendment states that you have a right to an attorney?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 7th
C - 6th
The Bill of Rights ensures that people suspected of crimes have basic rights, such as the right to a lawyer. These are known as the ___________________
rights of the accused
What amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial, to be judged by a jury of your peers, to have a lawyer, etc?
6th amendment
Which amendment does this violate and why: The US Attorney General ordered all American citizens to turn in their rifles and hand guns by noon on Saturday.
2nd amendment because US citizens have the right to keep and bear arms.
Why did Americans in 1789 want a "shield of protection" from the National (Federal) Government?
1. Americans were afraid the Constitution gave to much power to the National Gov't
2. They had just fought the Revolutionary War to protect their rights against the British Gov't
3. They wanted to be sure that the new gov't would respect their individual rights