Bill of
What does the 2nd amendment protect?
The right to keep and carry firearms.
What does the 4th amendment protect?
Citizens are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures of their private property.
What does "excessive" mean?
Too much.
Ms. Huggins, the star football player, was walking home late one night after practice when she decided to take a shortcut. She walked through her neighbor's backyard, who called the police on her for trespassing, Ms. Huggins was found guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Which amendment was violated?
8th Amendment - Cruel and Unusual Punishment (the crime does not match the punishment)
Which amendment protects a citizen's right to practice any religion without the government interfering?
1st Amendment.
Which right is NOT included in the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Homeowning
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Homeowning
What does the 7th amendment protect?
Citizens have the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
What does the 8th amendment protect?
Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishments and unreasonable bail & fines.
What does "quarter" mean?
To house.
Ms. Davidson walked into her home after a long day at school to see 15 police officers - 5 were making dinner, 6 were playing video games, and 4 were unpacking their bags in her bedroom! When she inquired, they told her they were moving in!
Which amendment was violated?
3rd Amendment - Quartering Soldiers
Which amendment protects a citizen's rights from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments?
8th Amendment.
Paying taxes is a citizen's ________________.
Responsibility
What does the 9th amendment protect?
Citizens have rights that are not listed in the Constitution.
What does the 10th amendment protect?
Any power not given to the federal government in the Constitution belongs to the states or the people.
What is the two-word phrase that is required for a warrant to be issued?
Probable Cause
Ms. Sibyl, the editor of the school newspaper, recently approved an article that detailed the unhealthy nature of the food served by the cafeteria staff. To avoid embarrassment the School Board tried to prevent the news report from being published.
Which amendment was violated?
1st Amendment - Freedom of Press/Speech
Freedom of speech means citizens can ________________________.
Express opinions peacefully.
Which of the following is considered a responsibility of U.S. citizenship?
Voting in every election!
What does the 3rd amendment protect?
Citizens cannot be required to house soldiers against their will.
What does the 1st amendment protect?
Citizens are allowed their freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.
What is a "militia"?
Civilian military group.
Ms. Waldrip was driving around town when she was abruptly stopped by a police officer. The officer informed Ms. Waldrip that she was being arrested for a burglary that had happened the night before. Ms. Waldrip claimed to know nothing about the incident, but the police officer arrested her anyway and placed her in jail. Ms. Waldrip was sentenced by the judge to 3 years in prison, however Ms. Waldrip never had a trial to prove his innocence.
Which amendment was violated?
5th amendment - Ms. Waldrip did not get her Due Process of law to be able to defend herself in court!
The primary purpose of a citizen's responsibilities is to _________________________________.
Help communities function effectively.
Why were the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
To protect individual rights.
What does the 5th amendment protect?
Citizens are protected from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and must receive due process of law in criminal trials.
What does the 6th amendment protect?
Citizens have the right to a speedy & public trial, an impartial jury, to be informed of your charges, to confront witnesses against you, to have witnesses of your own, and to have a lawyer.
What does "enumerate" mean?
To list.
There was a recent fire that took place at the famous 71st Street bakery. Mrs. Lowry happened to be walking by the bakery at the same time the first broke out. Several people said they saw Mrs. Lowry set the building ablaze, but Mrs. Lowry was prevented from questioning the witness in open trial.
Which amendment was violated?
6th Amendment - Right to question witnesses against you
If someone is accused of a serious crime, which amendment guarantees they have the right to a fair trial by jury?
6th Amendment.
What has just occurred in our country's history that made the founders feel the need to prevent citizens from being forced to house soldiers or have their weapons taken away?
The Revolutionary War.