AMENDMENTS

Question 1

Formal amendment process

Answer 1

-proposed by congress
-2/3rds vote from both houses
-3/4ths ratification from states

Question 2

Amendment 1

Answer 2

-freedom of speech and assembly

Question 3

Amendment 2

Answer 3

-right to bear arms (came from the idea of needing a militia)

Question 4

Amendment 3

Answer 4

-soldiers can’t live in your house without consent

Question 5

Amendment 4

Answer 5

No search and seizure without a warrant

Question 6

Amendment 5

Answer 6

-no person can be forced to answer for crimes
-can’t get your basic rights taken away
-you can refuse to witness against yourself
-private property can’t be taken without compensation

Question 7

Amendment 6

Answer 7

-speedy trial
-get informed of your crime
-impartial duty

Question 8

Amendment 7

Answer 8

-trial by jury
-double jeopardy

Question 9

Amendment 8

Answer 9

-no cruel and unusual punishment
-no excessive bails or fines

Question 10

Amendment 9

Answer 10

-if a right isn’t written in an amendment it doesn’t mean you DONT have it

Question 11

Amendment 10

Answer 11

Any power that the federal gov doesn’t have is up to the states to figure out