Rights & Responsibilities

1. While it is not required, citizens give their consent (permission) for who will be governing them with their right to _________.
6. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, often because they conflict with the Bill of Rights.
8. This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms (own a weapon) to defend yourself against a tyrannical government.
9. All men ages 18-25 must register for this and can be called upon to serve in the military if Congress decides it is necessary. It is formally known as "Selective Service."
12. This group is in charge of interpreting laws in the United States and will often hear cases related to your rights.
13. This word means a requirement of citizens to help the country function.
14. As a result of a British colonial law, the writers of the Constitution guaranteed the third amendment which says there is no ______________ of troops in your homes.
15. A person who has legal rights in a country that agrees to the responsibilities and duties of participating in that country's government.
16. Both state and federal governments can require citizens to pay ________, which help to fund services that benefit everyone such as schools, highways, parks, emergency services, etc.

2. Your first amendment rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly are often summarized as the freedoms of ______________.
3. A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
4. Citizens are required to serve this duty if selected because the 6th and 7th amendments guarantee a trial by __________.
5. The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution that guarantee freedoms for citizens and protection from an over-powerful government
7. The fifth amendment says that someone cannot be tried for the same crime twice (known as double ___________), and is not required to "self-incriminate" (admit guilt) to a crime.
10. The _____________ amendment says that the government cannot search your property without reason.
11. If found guilty of a crime, the 8th amendment guarantees no cruel or unusual ___________________.