Due Process
Rights and Responsibilities
Citizenship
Constitution
100

True or False: Laws must be written clearly. 

True

100

What is a right?

Something a person is given as a citizen. They are stated specifically in the Constitution and are protected.

100

What is an informed citizen?

A person who votes, knows what people are running for, knows what's going on in the world

100

An amendment is a ___________ to the Constitution.

change

200

True or False: The goal of due process is to treat people fairly.

True

200

What is a responsibility?

Something a person should do or is expected to do.

200

What protects a person's life, liberty, and property?

Due process--these things cannot be taken away without a fair trial

200

In order to add an amendment, it has to be proposed by __________ of the House of Representatives and Senate.

2/3

300

True or False: An accused person must keep silent and cannot defend himself.

 False

300

One responsibility of a citizen is being involved. What are some examples for how citizens can remain involved? 

picking up litter, voting, giving back to the community, recycling, helping those in need

300

What is the purpose of the amendment process?

to make sure most people approve of any changes made to the Constitution

300

In order for an amendment to be accepted, it has to be ratified by _________ of the states.

3/4

400

True or False: Due process is only for people guilty of crimes. 

False

400

Give an example of a responsibility.

register to vote, defend the country, serve on jury duty, pay taxes

400

Where are our rights stated?

In the Bill of Rights within the U.S. Constitution

400

Which amendment states that life, liberty, and property cannot be taken without due process of the law?

5th Amendment

500

True or False: A fair jury is guaranteed by due process.

True

500

Give an example of a right.

Example: voting, elect government officials, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms

500

BONUS: How many amendments have been ratified since the Constitution was written?

27 amendments

500

Why were the Bill of Rights included in the U.S. Constitution?

to protect citizens' rights