Unit 2 - Amendments

Question 1

What does Amendment 1 ( I ) do?

Answer 1

Congress shall make no law on establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise; or abridging the freedom of speech or press.

• Establishment Clause
• Free Exercise clause

Question 2

What does Amendment 2 ( II ) do?

Answer 2

A well regulated militia (non-professional soldiers) being necessary for the security of a free state, the right to bear arms shall not be infringed.

Question 3

What does Amendment 3 ( III ) do?

Answer 3

No soldier shall stay at anyones house without the consent of owner nor in time of war, but in manner to be proscribed by law.

Question 4

What does Amendment ( IV ) do?

Answer 4

Protection of citizens privacy of themselves, houses, papers, and effects. Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.

Question 5

What does Amendment 5 ( V ) do?

Answer 5

Double jeopardy- can’t be charged for the same crime twice

Pleading the 5th

Question 6

What does Amendment 6 ( VI ) do?

Answer 6

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury from the same state and district the crime was committed in.

Question 7

What does Amendment 8 ( Vlll ) do?

Answer 7

Excessive bail is not required, nor excessive fines imposed, and unusual punishments inflicted.

Question 8

What does Amendment 9 ( IX ) do?

Answer 8

The enumeration in the constitution, of certain rights, shall not be constructed to deny or disparage others retained by the people (Implied rights)