Constitutional Rights
What is the First Amendment?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech.
What is jury duty?
This responsibility involves serving on a jury when called.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This document contains the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What is 18?
The minimum age to vote in federal elections in the U.S.
What is the rule of law?
This legal principle means no one is above the law.
What is double jeopardy?
This right protects citizens from being tried twice for the same crime.
What is paying taxes?
Citizens fulfill this responsibility every April regarding income.
What is the Second Amendment?
This amendment protects the right to bear arms.
What is a voter registration card?
This is the document that allows citizens to vote.
What is a jury?
This group decides the outcome in a criminal trial.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
The right to remain silent falls under this amendment.
What is voting?
This is a way citizens participate in democracy by choosing leaders.
What is the Eighth Amendment?
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
What is a referendum?
This type of vote allows citizens to propose or repeal legislation
What are Miranda rights?
The police must read you these when you are arrested.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
The right to a speedy and public trial is part of this amendment.
What is staying informed?
Learning about issues and government is part of this responsibility.
What is that they are still retained by the people?
The Ninth Amendment states this about unlisted rights.
What is a primary election?
A vote where party members select their candidate.
What is the prosecution?
The burden of proof in criminal cases lies with this party.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This right ensures that law enforcement must have probable cause or a warrant.
What is registering for the draft or military service?
This civic duty might be required during times of war.
What is the federal government?
The Tenth Amendment limits the powers of this entity.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This amendment bans unreasonable searches and seizures.