Module 11

Question 1

How long does a copyright last?

Answer 1

Authors life plus 70 years

Question 2

How long does a trademark last?

Answer 2

Forever, until either you stop using it or stop defending it

Question 3

How long do patents last?

Answer 3

14 - 20 years

Question 4

Amendment 1

Answer 4

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

Separation of church and state
Freedom of speech

Question 5

Amendment 2

Answer 5

A well regulated militia, being necessary to security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed

The right to bear arms

Question 6

amendment 3

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Amendment 4

Answer 7

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

Protection against. Unreasonable searches or seizures

Question 8

Amendment 5

Answer 8

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property by taken for public use, without just compensation

Question 9

Amendment 6

Answer 9

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, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense

Question 10

Amendment 7

Answer 10

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 re-examines in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Question 11

Amendment 8

Answer 11

Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted

Question 12

Amendment 9

Answer 12

The enumeration in the constitution, of certain right, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people

Unalienable rights and this is not a list of them whether or not in constitution

Question 13

Amendment 10

Answer 13

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 peoples

Question 14

Amendment 11

Answer 14

Vice President no longer whoever comes in second

Question 15

Amendment 12

Answer 15

Outlaw slavery

Question 16

Amendment 14 (1)

Answer 16

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

1) citizens
2) deprive any person…
3) . Bill of rights applies to states

Question 17

Amendment 14 (2)

Answer 17

All male citizens, at least 21 years old can vote. If denied, the state loses representation in congress

Question 18

Amendment 14 (3,4)

Answer 18

Confederates can’t hold public office. Confederates debts are not valid

Question 19

Amendment 15

Answer 19

The rights of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

Question 20

Amendment 16

Answer 20

Income tax is OK

Question 21

Amendment 17

Answer 21

Senators elected by popular vote

Question 22

Amendment 18

Answer 22

Prohibition

Question 23

Amendment 19

Answer 23

Women can vote

Question 24

Amendment 20

Answer 24

What to do if dead or no president

Question 25

Amendment 21

Answer 25

Can drink alcohol again

Question 26

Amendment 22

Answer 26

Limits president to 2 terms

Question 27

Amendment 23

Answer 27

Washington DC voters get to pick electors and be part of electoral college

Question 28

Amendment 24

Answer 28

Poll tax is illegal

Question 29

Amendment 25

Answer 29

Presidential disability and succession act

Let’s president be removed from office if unable to carry out duties of office

Question 30

Amendment 26

Answer 30

17 year olds can vote

Question 31

Amendment 27

Answer 31

Limits congressional pay raises