Amendments
What is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
The Right to Petition, The Right to Freedom of Speech, The Right to Freedom of Religion.
What does impeach mean?
Vote to bring charges of serious crimes against a president, which can result in removal from office.
Describe TWO (of the three) responsibilities of U.S. Senators.
1. They serve 6-year terms
2. They must live in the state they represent
3. They represent the interests of an entire state.
The right to bear arms is what amendment?
It is the 2nd Amendment
What is jury duty?
When you are sent a letter to serve on the jury for a court case - not optional, must report or call to change your date if the date requested does not work.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers (Cannot quarter soldiers)
What does pardon mean?
It gives persons who have been convicted of federal crimes or facing criminal charges freedom from their punishment.
How many amendments are there in the Constitution?
27
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protects from unreasonable search and seizures
What is a draft?
When you are required to serve in the military IF/WHEN our country is in need of troops for war
Provides the right to a speedy public trial
What does petition mean?
To make a request of the government. Any American can present a petition to a government official. This right lets Americans show dissatisfaction with a law.
What is the purpose of the federal courts?
They hear cases that are challenging the Constitution or higher-up cases
What amendment provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
The 7th Amendment
What is a civic responsibility that citizens must complete in order for our democracy to work?
VOTE
What is the 8th Amendment?
Provides the right to bail
What is a search warrant?
Authorities must present a search warrant or official order that grants permission for personal property to be searched by officials. There has to be a reason for it and police are allowed to collect anything illegal during this search but if the collected items are not listed in the search warrant, they cannot be used against you and your case. (Ex: Police are looking for a murder weapon and find 1,000,000 pounds of drugs)
How does a naturalized citizen differ from a native-born citizen?
A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship, while a native-born citizen cannot.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Protects people from having to testify at their own criminal trial
Name THREE things that our tax money goes towards.
1. School Systems
2. Roads
3. Police
What does the 9th Amendment protect?
This allows the government to decide the basic rights of citizens that are not addressed in the Constitution.
What is the definition of a naturalized citizen?
Foreign-born people who go through the process to become legal citizens of the United States.
What is the process to ratify an amendment?
2/3 vote from states for proposing of change.
3/4 vote from states for taking change.
Describe a course case that went to the Supreme Court and the impact it had on history/the Constitution.
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***Name a Supreme Court Justice (from past or present)
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