Citizenship1
What is a Duty?
Something that is required by law, like paying taxes or serving on a jury
The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ___ amendments.
10
The phrase meaning government gets power from the people.
Consent of the Governed
The last war in which the U.S. draft was used.
Vietnam War
Define Immigration.
Immigration is the movement of people into a country to live permanently.
Voting is considered this type of citizen participation.
Responsibility
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
Taxes pay for these types of services (give two examples).
public services (schools, roads, police, fire, etc.)
Limiting supplies during wartime is called this.
Rationing
Define Morals
Beliefs about what is right and wrong behavior
This legal obligation requires males to sign up at age 18.
Selective service
This amendment says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states and people.
10th amendment
A citizen is someone who belongs to a country and has these two things.
Rights and Responsibilities
This amendment protects rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.
9th Amendment
List four values of American Citizenship
Freedom, Equality, Justice, Responsibility, Respect, Civic Participation
Serving on a jury protects this constitutional right.
Right to a fair trial
Police need a warrant because of this amendment.
4th amendment
What is double Jeopardy
Being tried for the same crime twice
In what year was the bill of rights ratified
1791
List 2 ways American Values have changed overtime.
Abolition of slavery, Woman suffrage, civil rights movement, Immigration reforms
A city passes a law banning all protests in public parks because leaders say protests are “too disruptive.” Citizens challenge the law in court.
1st Amendment
Police search a student’s backpack at school without permission and without reasonable suspicion. Which amendment could be challenged, and what legal principle would be debated?
4th Amendment
Congress passes a law about school curriculum nationwide, but education is not specifically listed as a federal power in the Constitution.
Question:
Which amendment might states use to challenge this law?
10th Amendment
A person is found not guilty of a crime. One year later, new leaders try to retry them for the same offense.
Question:
Which amendment protects this person, and what specific protection applies?
5th Amendment; Double Jeopardy
Police enter someone’s home without a warrant or probable cause and seize evidence.
Question:
Which amendment is being challenged, and what constitutional principle is involved?
4th Amendment; protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.