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If someone steals $15 worth of latkes can it be brought to court?
No, the value must exceed $20
Which Amendment Involves free speech and freedom of press
1st Amendment
Can I insult the president?
Yes, the first amendment gives us free speech.
How many amendments are there in the bill of rights
What is 10
Who is the best class at teaching you guys?
8th Grade
If you're a lawyer, is your defendant allowed to keep on calling bail. Is this allowed?
No, the 8th amendment prohibits excessive bail
This amendment makes it possible to purchase firearms.
2nd Amendment
Can I buy a firearm if I’m above 18?
Yes, but you must get a gun license and registration.
What year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
Can someone search your house without a warrant?
No - The 4th Amendment doesn't allow it
This Amendment forbids people of the military from staying at people’s houses without their permission during peacetime
3rd Amendment
can i accuse someone of the same thing multiple times
no unless you have more evidence
What was the exact date of ratification of the bill of rights?
What is December 15.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The government says you have to take care of this soldier in your house, but you don't have room. Do you need to let them stay?
No, you are not obligated because the 3rd amendment says that the government can't force you to do that.
This amendment prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime.
5th Amendment
Can I be the president more than twice?
No you can’t.
How many Amendments were proposed for the Bill of Rights, and how many were actually ratified?
19 were proposed, but only 10 ratified.
What percent of legislatures needed to agree on an amendment for it to be ratified?
At least 3/4
If I am convicted of killing someone and I am found to be guilty, can I go kill them without a consequence?
Yes! But don’t :)
(5th Amendment Double Jeopardy)
Which Amendment involves the government having to pay a fair amount of money when buying private property that will be used as public property?
5th Amendment
Can I be the vice president if I have already been the president twice?
No you must be able to be president to be vice president.
Why did Anti-Federalist want the Bill of Rights?
Because they felt that they didn't have secure rights and didn't want the U.S to become like a monarchy.
List the meanings of 3 amendment in the bill of rights
Nice job