Articles!
This article discusses the powers of the presidency (Executive Branch).
What is Article II!?
You have the right to bear arms (along with a well-regulated militia).
Second Amendment
No unreasonable search and seizure.
Fourth Amendment!
This basic principle says that no one is above the law!
Rule of law
Buchacek is at home when the cops come in without warning. They take his guitars and his dog and his records and the keys to his car, which they drive off with. When Buchacek asks to see a warrant, they laugh at him. What amendment has been violated?
The Fourth Amendment - no unreasonable search and seizure.
This Article discusses the impeachment process!
What is Article I!?
Freedom of speech
First Amendment
No cruel and unusual punishment!
8th amendment
The people are the ultimate power in the government
Popular sovereignty
Buchacek is elected president. Shortly thereafter, the Gallery publishes an article criticizing his fashion sense and his sense of humor. Buchacek says the paper is fake news, calls the reporters "enemies of the people" and orders the newspaper shut down and the reporters jailed, where they languish for three years before trial. They are then sentenced to 90 years in prison. What amendment does this violate?
First amendment - freedom of the press.
Also fifth amendment - no due process of law.
Also sixth amendment - right to a speedy trial.
Also the eighth amendment - no excessive fines/bail.
This article says that Utah has to recognize your North Carolina drivers license!
What is Article IV!?
Rights not specifically enumerated are reserved for the states.
10th Amendment
Fair and speedy trial!
6th amendment!
The beginning of the Constitution - lays out basic principles
The Preamble
Buchacek is hanging out at home when the army shows up - they park a tank in his front yard and then three soldiers move into the guest bedroom. Though they're pretty cool dudes, Buchacek doesn't really like that they came without permission. Which amendment is this violating?
The third amendment - no quartering of soldiers in peacetime.
This article gave the green light for Delaware to create America! (established the process for ratification)
What is Article VII!?
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
5th Amendment
10th amendment
This is what we call the ability of one branch to prevent another branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances!
Buchacek writes a letter to the editor complaining about the way that the government is treating convicts in federal prison. Because of this, he is arrested and placed in jail himself. What amendment is being violated here?
The first amendment - Freedom of Speech.
This article established the Supreme Court!
What is Article III!?
You can sue someone in civil court if they have wronged you.
Seventh Amendment
No quartering of troops in your home during peacetime!
3rd Amendment!
This state created America by ratifying the Constitution first.
Delaware!
Buchacek is arrested for armed robbery. He is put on trial and found not guilty. The next day, he is rearrested and put on trial again because the prosecutor thought the jury was wrong. What amendment is this a violation of?
The fifth amendment - no double jeopardy.