Preamble Purposes
What does “form a more perfect Union” mean?
To create a stronger, better-working country.
Which year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791
The right to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
“We the People” — these three words begin which part of the Constitution?
The Preamble.
A group of friends are sitting in a public park, quietly laughing and talking. A police officer tells them they must leave because they don’t have a permit to gather. The friends argue that the park is still open and they aren’t disturbing anyone.
1st Amendment (Assembly) — rights NOT respected
Which phrase means “keep peace at home”?
Insure domestic tranquility.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison.
Protection from unreasonable searches.
4th Amendment.
Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
An army officer knocks on Bradley’s door and demands to use his extra bedrooms to house soldiers. Bradley protests, but the officer ignores him and moves three soldiers into his home.
3rd Amendment — rights NOT respected.
What does “provide for the common defense” mean?
Protect the country from outside enemies.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Right to a speedy and public trial.
6th Amendment
“Freedom of the press” protects what right?
The right to publish opinions without government control (1st Amendment).
Todd is having dinner with his family when 15 police officers suddenly break down his door and search his home. Todd asks for a warrant, but the officers say they don’t need one and continue the search.Todd is having dinner with his family when 15 police officers suddenly break down his door and search his home. Todd asks for a warrant, but the officers say they don’t need one and continue the search.
4th Amendment — rights NOT respected
Which phrase means to “protect freedom for future generations”?
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
Which amendment outlaws “cruel and unusual punishment”?
The 8th Amendment.
No quartering soldiers in private homes
3rd Amendment
Which early leader supported adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution to protect citizens from unjust rulers?
George Washington.
Jason is accused of a crime. Before the trial, the judge says he already believes Jason is guilty. Jason is then told he will have to wait three years before his trial begins.
6th Amendment — rights NOT respected.
Name all six goals listed in the Preamble.
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty.
What does it mean to “plead the Fifth”?
To refuse to testify against yourself in court
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or people.
10th Amendment
The phrase “plead the Fifth” comes from which amendment and what does it mean?
The 5th Amendment — refusing to testify against yourself.
Jay is accused of running from the police. The judge is worried he might run again, so he orders that one of Jay’s feet be cut off to make sure he can’t escape in the future.
8th Amendment — rights NOT respected