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Bill of Rights

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  • A ________ is something you MUST do.
    Duty
  • Freedom of speech is the _______ amendment.
    1st
  • Only ____ new amendments have passed since the Bill or Tights was approved in 1791.
    17
  • The government cannot provide a _____ trial unless citizens act as jurors in a trial.
    Fair
  • 1) The act of amending or correcting 2) a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document is called an ______.
    Amendment
  • One duty is a citizen is to obey the ______.
    Laws
  • The word “due” means _____.
    Owed
  • Which amendment says that Americans cannot be forced to let soldiers live in their homes.
    3rd
  • Which amendment states that police can search your body or property without a warrant from the judge
    4th
  • Which amendment says that citizens have rights that are not listed?
    9th amendment
  • What are citizens? They are members of a ______, _______, or ______.
    city, state, or nation
  • Citizens __________government officials and then support these officials working for the well being or safer and good for Americans.
    Elect
  • The right to a fair and speedy public trial
    5th
  • Which amendment is the right to remain silent?
    5th
  • Your right to free speech might be protected under the 1st amendment, but it does not protect __________ or threatening speech .
    dangerous
  • Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition is what amendment?
    1st
  • One duty of a citizen is to serve in court for ______ _______.
    Jury duty
  • A freedom that is protected by law, such as those in the Bill of Rights.
    Right
  • The right to free speech doesn’t mean you can say _______, anywhere and at anytime.
    Anything
  • A U.S. citizen has a duty to _____the nation if needed. Men over the age of 18 are required to register with the selective service.
    Defend
  • People in government must be fair and reasonable when creating ______, making decisions, and following procedures.
    Laws
  • Due process means fair ______ under the law
    Treatment
  • Which two amendments refer to “due process.”
    5th and 8th
  • Which amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment from the government?
    8th
  • Something that you SHOULD do is your_______.
    Responsibility
  • You have the right to a jury trial in private cases
    7th
  • One responsibility related to voting is to actually ________ a vote when the election takes place.
    Cast
  • Laws protect people’s rights and keep people _____.
    Safe
  • What are the steps to get a new amendment passed?
    1) a congressman must propose that a new amendment needs to be passed. 2) 2/3 of the house of rep, and the senate must pass it 3) 3/4 states must approve
  • Which amendment is the right to bear arms? (Right to own guns?)
    2nd
  • U.S. citizens have the right to vote at the age of _______.
    18
  • The Right to remain silent is which amendment? You don’t have to say things in court that show you are guilty of a crime.
    5th
  • What are some of the things paid for with tax money?
    Public schools, public roads, police stations, fire stations, military, public parks, public libraries, and court houses