Amendments
A man attends a gun show over the weekend and purchases a pistol.
Second Amendment
A group of students demonstrate in front of the House opposing new healthcare laws.
1st Amendment
After an amendment is proposed, it must be______ in order to become a part of the Constitution.
Ratified
The First ten amendments to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Mrs Abraham was not happy with the work her contractor did on the foam pit. She took them to court. She sued them for the return of $5,000.
7th Amendment
A woman is suspected of selling drugs out of her home. The police had probable cause to search and obtained a search warrant.
4th Amendment
The Defendant was advised not to take the stand in Court to explain his whereabouts the night of a crime.
5th Amendment
In order the three parts of the Constitution are____________, ___________,_____________.
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
The purpose of the Bill of the Rights is to
a. identify the powers of the government
b. limit the power of individuals
c.identify the rights of citizens
d. identify the powers of the President
C
After Hurricane Harvey was over, the Governor sent troops to the areas hit the hardest. Many of them stayed in the homes of people who had the least damage.
3rd Amendment
A man is convicted of stealing 5 turtles from a pet store. The judge sentences him to 99 years in prison.
8th Amendment
All people have the right to travel wherever they'd like.
9th Amendment
The US____________ sets up a plan for our Government.
Constitution
Police can not search your home without?
Probable cause or a warrant
Karen was put on trial for robbing a bank. The jury found her not guilty. A few months after the trial ended, Karen admitted to robbing the bank. The police wanted to arrest her again but could not.
5th Amendment
A Florida man was arrested for murder but not brought to trial for 5 years.
6th Amendment
The State of Virginia is the only state that gives a large portion of its lottery profits to private schools.
10th Amendment
After a person is arrested, if they want to get out of jail before their trial, they must pay a fine, also known as______.
Bail
After arrest, every person has a right to _________, which is the official and proper way of doing things in a legal case.
Due Process
According to the Bill of Rights, what is self incrimination?
a. the ability to censor
b. to be a witness against oneself
c. to own and carry weapons
d. to take away items for no reason
B
What are the Five freedoms of the first amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Explain Double Jeopardy
You cannot be charged for the same crime twice. We are protected by the 5th Amendment
The Study of the rights and duties of citizens is known as________.
Civics
Although we have the right to assemble, the government can make rules so that
a. There is an entrance fee
b. Certain groups are forbidden to participate.
c. Public peace and safety are maintained
d. People can only assemble on weekends
C
What is the purpose of the Preamble, Articles, and the Amendments.
Preamble- introduces the Constitution. Makes a promise to citizens.
Articles- lay out the blue print for government
Amendments- Establishes the rights of Citizens