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3.1 The Constitutions Impact on Citizenship Day 1-4
Presentation
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Joseph Johnson
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22 Slides • 18 Questions
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Open Ended
Create a list of rights that you think that you have. Then identify the 3 that you think are the most important.
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Draw
Highlight the 1st Amendment right that this poster is attempting to defend.
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Match
Match the following sections of the U.S. Constitution to the correct descriptor.
The Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Bill of Rights
starts with "We the People"
Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the government
changes or additions to the US Constitution
the first 10 Amendments
starts with "We the People"
Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the government
changes or additions to the US Constitution
the first 10 Amendments
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Multiple Choice
Which of the political groups demanded the Bill of Rights be added to the US Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Republicans
Democrats
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Open Ended
What are the 5 rights granted to people in the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution?
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Match
Match the following part of the 2nd Amendment with the correct description.
The right to bear arms
a well-regulated militia
infringed
the ability to own weapons
a small state or local army
to limit or take away something
the ability to own weapons
a small state or local army
to limit or take away something
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Multiple Choice
Why would the writers of the Constitution include Amendment 3 in the Bill of Rights?
The British taxed property owners leading up to the War for Independence
The British forced colonists to house soldiers in their homes.
The British confiscated weapons away from the colonists
The British did not allow newspapers to speak against the Crown
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Multiple Choice
What does the 4th amendment do for people in America?
Guarantees the freedom of Religion
Secures the right to bear arms
Secures them against unreasonable searches and seizures
It gives them the right to not have soldiers quartered in their homes
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Multiple Choice
The statement below are from a community debate.
Shaun: We need order and safety during public meetings. How can elected officials get their work done if people are protesting outside their meeting?
Elena: It is important that people let their opinions be known. Protests are okay as long as they are nonviolent.
Which constitutional principle supports Elena’s argument?
The right to due process
The right to plead the fifth
The right to peacefully assembly
The right to equal protection under the law
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Multiple Choice
How has the freedom of speech in the Bill of Rights shaped peoples involvement in social issues?
Punished people that support unpopular social movements.
Allowed people to choose the social movements they want to support.
social movements cannot speak out against the government.
Required people to get government approval before printing news articles
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Multiple Choice
What is the media, as the watchdog, allowed to do because of the freedom of the press?
have the government control the media
publish popular stories
publish stories accepted by the government
the media has the right to report the actions of the government
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Multiple Choice
Which idea is best captured by the political cartoon?
Due Process
Self Incrimination
Eminent Domain
Judicial Review
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Multiple Choice
If you are accused of a crime and have to go to trial, what does the 6th Amendment provide you?
the right to remain silent
a speedy and public trial with a lawyer to defend you
a armed militia to guard you at the courthouse
the right to stay in someones home free of charge
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Multiple Choice
What type of trial is afforded to you in case of money or divorce?
Military Tribunal
Criminal Trial
Civil Trial
International Maritime Trial
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Fill in the Blanks
Right to prevent excessive ____; cannot set your bail too high for small crimes;
Prevents _____ and _______ punishment; punishment must fit the crime
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
What rights are protected by the 9th Amendment?
the right to assembly
the right to bear arms
the right to be economically equal
the right of education, marriage, and travel
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Multiple Choice
Which right is NOT reserved for the states?
the right to issue licences
the right to establish and maintain schools
the right to run elections
the right to coin money
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Multiple Choice
What does the Constitution's Bill of Rights do to people's rights?
The Constitution limits individual rights.
The Constitution does not apply to all.
The Constitution safeguards individual rights.
The Constitution does not safeguards the rights of non-citizens.
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