The spongy Amendments By: Tate, Caroline, Julia, Jackson, Catherine

Spongy Contents Page 1….……………………………………………..Amendment 1 Page 2 ………………………………………………..Amendment 2 Page 3…………………………………………………Amendment 3 Page 4…………………………………………………Amendment 4 Page 5…………………………………………………Amendment 5 Page 6…………………………………………………Amendment 6 Page 7 ………………………………………………..Amendment 7 Page 8…………………………………………………Amendment 8 Page 9 ……………………………………………..…Amendment 9 Page 10 …………………………………………….. Amendment 10 Page 11 …………………………………………….. Amendment 11 Page 12 …………………………………………….. Amendment 12 Page 13 …………………………………………….. Amendment 13 Page 14 ………………………………………………Amendment 14 Page 15 …………………………………………….. Amendment 15 Page 16 …………………………………………….. Amendment 16 Page 17 …………………………………………….. Amendment 17 Page 18 …………………………………………….. Amendment 18 Page 19 …………………………………………….. Amendment 19 Page 20 …………………………………………….. Amendment 20 Page 21 …………………………………………….. Amendment 21 Page 22 …………………………………………….. Amendment 22 Page 23 …………………………………………….. Amendment 23 Page 24 …………………………………………….. Amendment 24 Page 25 …………………………………………….. Amendment 25 Page 26 …………………………………………….. Amendment 26 Page 27 …………………………………………….. Amendment 27 Page 28……………………………………………… Glossary Page 29……………………………………………… Citations

Amendment 1 You have the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, to petition the government. 1

I have the right to bear arms as listed in the 2nd amendment. The right to bare arms 2

Amendment 3 The government can’t force citizens to house soldiers The underwater government can’t force fish to house the fish army of Bikini Bottom. The government can’t force citizens to house soldiers 3

Amendment 4 You may not search a house without a search warrant. You can’t search my pineapple without a warrant! You may not search a house without a search warrant. 4

Mr. Krabs can have a jury, and deserves an attorney! Amendment 5 Mr. Krabs can have a jury, and deserves an attorney! Right to grand jury, someone cannot be forced to say something that goes against themselves, innocent until proven guilty, government can’t use someone's land publically, someone can’t be tried twice for the same crime. 5

I have the right to ask the witness a question!!! Amendment 6 I have the right to ask the witness a question!!! Right to speedy and public trial, accused person must know what he/ she is being charged for, defendant can have an attorney, defendant can question a witness. 6

Amendment 7 Right to a jury in a civil case I have the right to a jury because it is a civil case!! Right to a jury in a civil case 7

You cannot punish me so cruelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amendment 8 You cannot punish me so cruelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No excessive fines may occur, and a defendant has the right to no cruel or unusual punishment 8

Amendment 9 SpongeBob makes sure he gets the 9th amendment, which is that people have certain rights that aren't listed, like privacy. 9

Amendment 10 States like Bikini Bottom have some reserved powers that the federal government does not. 10

Amendment 11 This is Bikini Bottom’s court house. The 11th amendment limits the power of federal courts by hearing cases that are against the state by citizens of another state. 11

Patrick for vice president! Amendment 12 Patrick for vice president! Sponge bob and Patrick are running for president and vice president together just like the 12th amendment says you have to run together. 12

Amendment 13 YES! NO SLAVERY! The 13th amendment got rid of slavery 13

Amendment 14 Everyone gets to be a citizen in Bikini Bottom. Former slaves have the same rights and citizenship as a citizen. 14

Amendment 15 Just because I’m yellow and Patrick is pink we still have the right to vote!! Someone’s race, color, and history can not be used against someone in the voting process. 15

Amendment 16 Congress can tax people on incomes I am the Congress and I can tax people! Congress can tax people on incomes 16

Amendment 17 The Senate has 2 senators from each state, elected by the people through voting, each senator gets one vote, and serve for 6 years. 17

Amendment 18 This amendment says there should be no liquor 18

I can still vote even though I am a girl! Amendment 19 I can still vote even though I am a girl! The right to vote can not be denied by gender 19

I’ve been chosen to be the Vice president by congress! Amendment 20 I’ve been chosen to be the Vice president by congress! The term of the vice president/ president ends January 3rd, congress meets once a year, If the president dies the vice president takes over. Congress may choose the president when the right choice is upon them. 20

Amendment 21 Spongebob now has the right to drink but quickly realizes the consequences This amendment repeals the 18th amendment and allows US citizens to drink alcohol. 21

No person can be elected president for more than 2 terms. Amendment 22 This is the last time I can run for president No person can be elected president for more than 2 terms. 22

Amendment 23 Bikini Bottom wants Patrick Star for representative Any state can have senators and representative, and can vote for president. 23

Amendment 24 Even though I'm broke I can still vote!! The right to vote cannot be denied if someone cannot pay the poll tax. ( the tax you have to pay to vote) 24

Amendment 25 I’m not ready, Patrick could you take over for me? Sub for SpongeBob If the president dies, gets impeached, or retires the Vice President will take his or her place. 25

Amendment 26 You must be 18 or older to vote. Vote for me if your 18!!

Amendment 27 congress cannot change the pay of Senators and representatives. Time is money! 27

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Glossary Petition: A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority. Search warrant: a written order issued by a justice of the peace authorizing an officer to enter and search a home or vehicle for stolen goods, drugs, etc. Grand jury: A jury of 12 to 23 persons convened in private session to evaluate accusations against persons charged with crime and to determine whether the evidence warrants a bill of indictment. Civil case: is the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals and/or organizations, in which compensation may be awarded to the victim Defendant: A person, company, etc., against whom a claim or charge is brought in a court Congress: the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house, as a continuous institution Impeached: to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office Attorney: a lawyer; attorney-at-law. Witness: to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception: to witness an accident federal government: a government with strong central powers Senators: a title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the Senate. Representative: a person who represents a constituency or community in a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a lower house in certain state legislatures. Poll tax: a tax levied per head of adult population Bare arms: The right to own a gun Repeals: to revoke or withdraw formally or officially: to repeal a grant.