Bill of Rights
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights
10
Which Amendment provides the "5-Freedoms" that we each use every day?
1st
The 8th Amendment mentions no excess fine or bail. What are each of these?
Fine = consequence or punishment for a crime or violation
Bail = Fee or dollar amount a person that is awaiting trial can pay so they can be released from custody temporarily. Guilt or innocence hasn't been decided yet
How many Amendments are in the US Constitution?
27
Enforce of Carry Out the law
Execute the Law
Which Amendment allows Americans to own guns
2nd
If Ms. Jen was arrested for assaulting Mr. Nelson with a large piece of firewood, and was being questioned by the police before being taken into custody, she should probably not say anything to the police. Her right to remain silent is protected by the _____ Amendment
5th
The idea that Americans are free to choose any religion they want is part of the 1st Amendment.
Which Amendment says that the government won't establish a national religion?
establishment clause
What fraction of people have to agree to PROPOSE a Constitutional Amendment?
2 methods
2/3 vote of both House and Senate (Congress)
2/3 of the 50 States
If the POTUS and VPOTUS are both too ill or killed and can no longer serve, who is 3rd in line for the Presidency?
Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Bill of Rights are usually considered to be ________________ from a strong federal government
Protection or Shield
If the police decide there is enough evidence to arrest Ms. Jen and take her to court for trial, which Amendment says that the trial needs to take place quickly without delay?
6th
What type of speech is the most highly protected speech as protected by the 1st Amendment
Political Speech
What is the last Amendment that was added to the US Constitution?
27th
What do we call the group of 15 Advisors that give their expert opinions on many different issues such as farming, land management, energy or relations with other nations
Cabinet
Which Amendment establishes the concept of Americans right to Privacy
4th
If Mr. Walter is caught shop lifting a new Hawaiian shirt from his favorite retailer in Hawaii, it is likely he'll be arrested and face a consequence. Can that consequence be 10 years in solitary confinement? If no, tell which Amendment protects him from such an extreme consequence?
8th
The 4th Amendment says that a policeman must have probable cause and possibly a warrant in order to conduct a search.
What is probable cause?
Which Amendment ended slavery in 1865
13th
What is the President's "Check" over the legislative branch as they make and pass laws in Congress
Veto
Which Amendment allows states to take on the responsibility (power) of educate the people in their states.
10th
What part of the 5th Amendment is one of our most important protections. This idea keeps the government from stripping us of our life, liberty or property without protecting our rights.
Due Process
Where are our Constitutional Rights reduced or limited? Which institutions/locations?
Court
School
Air Travel
Can the POTUS create a Amendment to the Constitution with an Executive Order?
No
The leaders of Department of Justice and the Department Health and Human Services aren't usually called "Secretarys". Their normal titles are more unique.
What do we call each
DOJ = Attorney General
HHSA = Surgeon General