Who's Job is it Anyway? (branches)
Who works out of the White House?
the executive branch
What are the first three words in our constitution?
We the people
TRUE OR FALSE: The three branches of government are legislative, executive and supreme.
FALSE
The right to not quarter troops in your home
3rd amendment
Recently Zack has experienced multiple break-ins at his home. As he and his family slept, individuals had come into the home and stolen technology and family heirlooms. He went to his local gun store and applied for a concealed carry license to get a weapon to protect him and his family.
the second amendment
Who's job is it to interpret the laws and decide who is breaking them? (which branch)
the judicial branch
Where is the Preamble in the constitution? (beginning, Middle, end, separate)
Beginning
TRUE OR FALSE: The name of our first constitution was the Articles of Confederation.
TRUE
The right to have a trial by jury in a civil case
7th amendment
Randy never liked his job or going to work. One day he got lucky and won a million dollars by playing the lottery. Realizing that was enough to get him by he went into work the next day and quit his job. no one can stop him.
the ninth amendment, additional rights
The Legislative Branch
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To explain what the constitution will be about. The main points of the constitution.
TRUE OR FALSE: Abraham Lincoln was considered the father of our constitution.
FALSE
the right to be served a search warrant with details if an officer wants to search your home, car or self.
4th amendment
Alex had been arrested and put on trial for The Disappearance of a local kid. Though the prosecution had some solid evidence, the jury was not convinced and voted not guilty. Alex was released. The prosecution was so disappointed with the outcome and truly believed that they had the right person but there was nothing they could do about it then.
the fifth amendment, double jeopardy
Who appoints members of the supreme court?
The President
What does the following line mean: To provide for the common defense
To create a military to protect the people
TRUE OR FALSE: The members of the supreme court can keep their job for life as long as they do not break the law.
TRUE
the right of newspapers to publish articles about any topic from any perspective
1st amendment
Robert had been accused and indicted in a case of burglary. Robert had been struggling recently with losing his job and did not have money to pay for a lawyer but he was sure he did not commit this crime. The state provided a public defender to defend him in this case. (fair trial)
6th amendment
What are the two groups who make up Congress (the legislative branch)
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What does the following line mean: To promote domestic tranquility?
Keep it peaceful at home, home being in our home country as well as in the homes of Americans
TRUE OR FALSE: If you did something a month ago that was legal then but recently became illegal under a new law, you can be arrested for it.
FALSE (Ex-Post-Facto)
the right of states to make their own laws that do not go against the federal laws.
10th amendment
Ruth was an 80 year old woman on her afternoon walk. She was enjoying the day when suddenly three young men jumped her and stole her purse. She got a good description and the men were in jail within a few hours. While they were sitting in jail one of the young men heard the officers say “we are going to get the judge to throw the book at these kids. They are going away for the rest of their lives! Who would try to hurt a defenseless old lady?”
8th amendment