Amendment Quiz Review

Which Amendment? No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury. Nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. Fifth Amendment Hint: The right to remain silent

Which Amendment? The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed Second Amendment Hint: The right to bear arms

Which Amendment? Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Eighth Amendment Hint: No cruel and unusual punishment

Which Amendment? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. First Amendment Hint: Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, and Petition

Which Amendment? In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed. Sixth Amendment Hint: Speedy trial

Which Amendment? The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Tenth Amendment Hint: Powers to the states

Which Amendment? The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Fourth Amendment Hint: No illegal search and seizure

Which Amendment? The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Ninth Amendment Hint: Powers to the people

Which Amendment? In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Seventh Amendment Hint: Trial by jury

Which Amendment? No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Third Amendment Hint: No quartering (or housing of) soldiers

Executive, Judicial, or Legislative? Terms of service can last no longer than 10 years Executive

Executive, Judicial, or Legislative? Terms last a lifetime, as long as there is no misbehavior Judicial

Executive, Judicial, or Legislative? There are no qualifications to serve in this branch Judicial

Executive, Judicial, or Legislative? Has the ability to declare war Legislative

Executive, Judicial, or Legislative? Has the ability to impeach judges or the President Legislative

Executive, Judicial, or Legislative? Has the ability to carry out or enforce the laws Judicial

List 2 of the Powers of the Articles of Confederation Each state has one vote Powers included: – Declaring war – Raising an army and navy – Making treaties – Borrowing money – Establishing a postal system – Conducting business with Native Americans and other countries

Weaknesses of the Articles National government was much weaker than the state governments Had no authority over individual citizens and very little control over state governments Could make laws, but the writers provided no measures to carry out those laws (Articles left it to the states to enforce laws passed by Congress) Made no provision for a court system )if the states disagreed, they had no place to resolve their differences)

Weaknesses of the Articles Every state could send delegates to Congress, but each state (whatever its size) had only one vote Larger states viewed this as unfair Congress held powers to war and peace, however, they didn’t have the power to collect taxes….so…. No requirement of the states to send money Known as a “shadow without substance”

Define checks and balances All branches of government do not have complete power Presidential (exec.) check on Congress (leg.) - veto - keep bill from becoming law Congress (leg.) check on Executive - override President - veto, but 2/3 both house Judicial check - Supreme Court decides on meaning of laws & against Constitution Legislative check on Executive - impeach the president