Amendments 1-10

Question 0

2nd amendment

Answer 0

Citizens are allowed to bear arms in case they need to overthrow government for not treating them properly.

• government CAN regulate the interstate sale of weapons.

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

Allows freedom of religion, speech, press.

Freedom of speech is not unlimited - laws prohibit against slander and libel.

American press does not have to worry about prior restraint (censoring information before publishing).

Question 2

Third amendment

Answer 2

Prohibits government from forcing people to provide shelter for soldiers in their homes.

Question 3

4th amendment

Answer 3

“Searches and seizures”
Limits government power to conduct searches and seizures by protecting the right to privacy.

Search or arrest must be based on probable cause to be lawful.

A search or an arrest usually requires a search or arrest warrant.

Question 4

A search or arrest must be based on what to be lawful?

Answer 4

Probable cause - reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime.

Question 5

5th amendment

Answer 5

“I plead the 5th!”

Four protections four people accused of crimes

1. no one can be tried for a serious crime unless there is enough evidence to justify a trial.
2. a person found innocent May not be tried again for the same offense
3. no one may be forced to testify against themselves
4. no one can be deprived of life, liberty, and property without “due process” of the law

5th amendment also defines government right of eminent domain. (Private property, public use)

Question 6

6th amendment

Answer 6

“Speedy trials”

Gives the accused persons several rights:

1. Right to a speedy, public trial.
2. Right to a trial by an impartial jury
3. Right to know the charges against them so they can prepare a defense

Question 7

7th amendment

Answer 7

“7th = 20$”

Provides for the right to a jury trial in federal courts to settle all disputes about property worth more than 20$.

Question 8

8th amendment

Answer 8

“Prohibits excessives”

Prohibits excessive bail
Prevents excessive fines
Bans “cruel and unusual punishment” for crimes

Question 9

9th amendment important!!!!

Answer 9

States that all other rights not spelled out in the Constitution are “retained by the people.”

Question 10

10th amendment

Answer 10

If the constitution does not say that a state can’t do it, than it can

Question 11

13th amendment

Answer 11

Outlaws slavery

Question 12

Importance of 14th amendment

Answer 12

States must give all people equal protection regardless of race.

Incorporation doctrine, equal protection

Question 13

18th amendment

Answer 13

Prohibits alcohol

Question 14

19th amendment

Answer 14

Guarantees women the right to vote

Question 15

22nd amendment

Answer 15

“22 = 2”

limits presidents to a maximum of two terms

Came from FDR who was elected 4 times

Question 16

26th amendment

Answer 16

Lowers voting age in federal and state elections to 18

Question 17

16th amendment

Answer 17

Allows government to levy income taxes,

Establishes the IRS

Question 18

24th amendment

Answer 18

Prohibits poll taxes

Question 19

17th amendment

This is related to the democracy question

Answer 19

People, not state legislatures, elect United States Senators.

Question 20

15th amendment

Answer 20

Anyone that is a male can vote