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
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