Bill Rights 1
The right to freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
What is the 1st amendment?
Jo Jo walked into his home after a long day at school to find 3 soldiers — 1 was making dinner, 1 watching tv and 1 was asleep in Jo Jo's bed! When he inquired, they told him they were moving in! What amendment was violated?
What is the 3rd amendment?
This group supported the Constitution.
What are the Federalists?
How many cabinet members did George Washington have?
What is 4 cabinet members?
How many terms did John Adams' serve as President?
What is the 4th amendment?
Layla is arrested because she has overdue parking tickets. The judge orders that Layla’s trial start in 8 years, and she will need to remain in prison until then. Which amendment would Layla argue was being violated?
What is the 6th amendment?
This group didn't support the constitution until the Bill of Rights was added.
What is the Anti-Federalists?
Who was the 1st Secretary of Treasury of the United States?
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
The scandal between the United States and Franch that involved 3 French delegates trying to American delegates for $50,000.
What is the XYZ Affair?
Protects people from being held for a crime, unless accused, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination.
What is the 5th amendment?
There was a recent fire that took place at the famous Main Street bakery. Caleb happened to be walking by the bakery at the same time the fire broke out. Several people said they saw Caleb set the building ablaze, but Caleb was prevented from questioning the witnesses in open trial. Which amendment may have been violated?
What is the 6th amendment?
This is the opener of the Constitution.
What is the Preamble?
Event launched by Pennsylvania farmers over the taxation of whiskey.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Act that allowed the government to arrest people who said or printed negativke, false statements about the president or the government.
What is the Sedition Acts?
The right to a fair and speedy trial.
What is the 6th amendment?
Recently, Karen's neighbor was found dead in her home. The police suspect Karen of killing her neighbor. The police detain Karen and keep her at the police station for 2 weeks, but have no evidence that she actually killed her neighbor. Which amendment may have been violated?
What is the 5th amendment?
Name one member of the Federalists group.
Who is Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, or James Madison?
Proclmation that stated the United States would not take sides in conflicts in Europe.
What is the proclamation of neutrality?
Act that allowed the government to arrest and deport foreigners it viewed with suspicion.
What is the Allen Act?
Protects from cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th amendment?
Laura recently started 9th grade at Westdale High School. Laura wears hijab (head scarf woren by Muslim women). When asked to remove her hijab by a fellow teacher, Lauren said no, it violates my religion. Laura is then suspended by Principal Moss. Which amendment was violated?
What is the 1st amendment?
Name one member of the Anti-Federalists group.
Who is Henry, Mason, Gerry?
Treaty signed between Great Britain & the United States in 1794.
What is Jay's Treaty?
Act that required foreign immigrants to live in the United States for fourteen years before they could become a citizen.
What is the Naturalization Act?