Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
U.S. Bill of Rights
Mr. Krupp U.S. Bill of Rights Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the first Amendment? | Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Peacefully/Peaceably Protest, Assemble. |
| What was the second Amendment? | The Right to Bear Arms. |
| What was the third Amendment? | The Right Not to Quarter Troops/Soldiers. |
| What was the fourth Amendment? | Protect and Prohibits Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures. |
| What was the fifth Amendment? | The Right of an Accused Person(s). |
| What was the sixth Amendment? | The Right to a Speedy and Fair Trial. |
| What was the seventh Amendment? | "Civil Suits" = Lawsuits |
| What was the eighth Amendment? | Protects Against Excessive Bail and Prohibits Against Cruel/Unusual Punishments. |
| What was the ninth Amendment? | Powers reserved to the People/Unenumerated right of the people. |
| What was the tenth Amendment? | Power reserved to the States/Unenumerated right of the states. |
| What was the date of ratification of the first 10 amendments? | 1791. |
| What was the historical relevancy of the first Amendment? | The new charter of Rhode Island grants "religious freedom" (1663), Connecticut passes Dissenter Statues (i.e. full liberty of worship to Anglicans and Baptists) (1607), and 19 Baptists are jailed in Massachusetts for refusion to pay taxes to the church. |
| What was the historical relevancy of the second Amendment? | Inspired by British Bill of Rights of 1688 (i.e. Magna Cara), Major Event=British attempts to disarm the colonists (i.e. violation of colonists rights) |
| What was the historical relevancy of the third Amendment? | Response to British Quartering Acts (i.e. 1756-1763). Quartering Acts=British Empire sent thousands of soldiers to colonies and expected colonists to house them. |
| What was the historical relevancy of the forth Amendment? | Adopted as a response to the abuse of the writ of assistance, (i.e. General Search warrants issued by British government). |
| What was the historical relevancy of the fifth Amendment? | Inspired by the courts of star chamber and High Commission (i.e. British courts of equity that operated from 1487-1641). |
| What was the historical relevancy of the sixth Amendment? | English history, occurrence have happened where people being tried in court without seeing accusers (i.e. Sir Walter Raleigh sentenced to death). |
| What was the historical relevancy of the seventh Amendment? | The American Colonists just endured a period of not being allowed jury trials by the British Government (i.e. mentioned by Thomas Jefferson). |
| What was the historical relevancy of the eight Amendment? | Inspired of a case in England, Titus Oates (i.e. tried in court system for perjury, wrongly accused person were executed). |
| What was the historical relevancy of the ninth Amendment? | Patrick Henry (Anti-federalist) objected because not all laws were listed. Federalists created ninth amendment to resolve debate. |
| What was the historical relevancy of the tenth Amendment? | Anti-Federalists were worried about a concentration of power in the national government (i.e agreed to limit powers of federal government). |
| What is the purpose of the First Amendment? | The purpose of the "First Amendment" is to protect the civil liberties of individuals in the United States. |
| Are freedoms absolute? | Freedoms are not absolute=Our freedoms may be taken away from an individual or a group of people at anytime when they take away the rights of another person/group/ |
| How are our rights limited? | Our rights are limited by the rights of other individuals. |
| What is the definition of limited? | Restricted/Restrained to an extent, in somewhat short supply. |
| How does the first amendment relate to congress? | U.S. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of Religion. |
| What is the Establishment Clause? | I can practice/worship any religion I choose. |
| What is the definition of the U.S. Congress? | The Lawmaking body of the people in the U.S. Senate = 100, House of Representatives = 435 |
| What is free speech? | Yes, I may say whatever I so choose; However when I cross the line I run the risk of facing serious consequences , (i.e. My words may be used against me in a court of law). |
| What can't the government due regarding free speech? | Free exercise (i.e. practices) or abridging (i.e. shortening) of the freedom of speech. |
| What is Slander? | Anything that is spoken about a person or group that is not true/unfounded. |
| What is Libel? | Anything this is written about a person/group that is not true/unfounded. |
| What is are the examples of Press? | Press = (Mass Media (Fox, NBC), Social Media, Newspapers, Magazines, Journals, Blogs) = Periodicals (Newsprint) |
| What right does Slander and Liber tie in to? | Freedom of Press. |
| What is Right to Pention? | To gather/make a formal request that elicits change including a certain number of signatures. |
| What is Right to Assemble? | To gather together in groups (i.e. sit-in movements 1860s) |
| What is an example of Assembly? | Gather together=Demonstration, Pension = Gather signatures to the government for a redress) |
| What is the Redress of Grievances? | A list of various points of upsetment, frustration, and disagreement. |
| What is the civil liberties? | Not absolute = When you infringe on another person/group) (i.e. 5) |
| What was the precedent event of Redress of Grievances? | From the American Colonists about disagreements of King George III. |
| What is the purpose of the Second Amendment? | To guarantee states the right to keep a militia. |
| What is the definition of Militia? | Military Force that is recruited of volunteer civilians as a substitute to an army, navy, Air Force, National Guard, Marines, Coast Guard. |
| What are criteria to own a gun? | 1. Police Officers. 2. Hunters. 3. Armed Forces. 4. Home Owners. |
| To maintain a militia what must be required? | To maintain the security of a Free State, a well-regulated Militia is necessary. |
| What is the definition of Security? | To protect/guard against foreign or domestic attacks. |
| What is the definition of Free State? | A territory that is not under control of another power (i.e. 50 states). |
| What is the definition of Well-Regulated? | Under satisfactory control. "Legally Own", permit License, Under Proper supervision. |
| Shall the right to bear arms be infringed? | The right to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. |
| What is the definition of Infringed? | To be taken away/removed/unburdened. |
| What is the definition of Bear? | Procure/Have possession of/Keep/Maintain/Hold/Carry/Obtain/Own. |
| What is the definition of Arms? | Weapons (i.e. Fire arms). |
| What is the purpose of the third amendment? | What is the purpose of the "Third Amendment" is no soldiers shall be quartered in any house without the consent of the Owner. |
| What is the definition of Soldier? | A person who served in the armed forces. |
| What is the definition of Quartered? | Be Stationed in a specific place. |
| What is the definition of Consent of the Owner? | Permission to be stationed/lodged on ones property. |
| How does times of war/peace effect Quartering? | In times of peace, no soldier shall be quartered in any house, nor in times of war. |
| What is the definition of Times of Peace? | An era of tranquility/undisturbed. |
| What is the definition of Times of War? | Period of Conflict/Warfare/Combat. |
| How does privacy effect the people? | Principle that people have a right to privacy in their own property. |
| What is the definition of privacy? | Being overserved or disturbed by other people. |
| How must a soldier be quartered? | In a manner to be prescribed by law. |
| What is the definition Prescribed by law? | Authorize/Ordered/Directed by an act. Noted/Expected by law. |
| What is the purpose of the fourth amendment? | The purpose of the "Forth Amendment" is that searches and seizures would be conducted only when a judge felt that there was a "Reasonable Cause". |
| What is the definition of Searches? | Seeking/Exploring carefully and thoroughly. |
| What is the definition of Seizures? | The taking over of something/someone utilizing force. |
| What is the definition of Conduct? | Manage/Organize/Carry Out. |
| What is the definition of Reasonable Cause? | Based on ALL facts/circumstances in a situation that is sensible. |
| What is the right of people involving security? | The right of the people to be secure in their persons/house/papers/effects against unreasonable search and seizures, shall not be violated. |
| What is the definition of Secure? | Fixed/Fastened/Tight/Attached. |
| What is the definition of Persons? | A human/individual. |
| What is the definition of House? | Living spaces, businesses, farms. |
| What is the definition of Papers? | Birth Certificate, Marriage License, Passport, Drivers License, Drivers Registration, Deeds, Social Security, Visa, Will, Bank Account. (Original Copy) |
| What is the definition of Effects? | Belongings/Possessions. |
| How shall Warrants be issued? | No Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation and particular describing the place to be searched, and the persons or thing to be seized. |
| What is the definition of Warrants? | Documents issued by a government official license/permit or things to be seized. |
| What is the definition of Oath? | Promise/Vow regarding ones future actions. |
| What is the definition of Describing? | Report/Restate/Recount. |
| What is the definition of plainview? | Police officers saw with their own eyes. |
| How shall smuggled goods be found? | To search out smuggled goods without violating colonists right to privacy. |
| What is the definition of Smuggled goods? | Illegal transport of merchandise/possession. (Black Market). |
| What is the definition of Violating? | Breach/Infringe/Break. |
| What is the Writs of Assistance? | Made by Britain General Search Warrants. |
| How are warrants made? | List and explain place (i.e. address, town, city, zip code), name of persons (homeowner, family, members), things (i.e. material/possessions) to be seized (i.e. confiscated/take away). |
| What is the purpose of the fifth amendment? | The purpose of the "Fifth Amendment" is no person shall be held to answer for a capitol or otherwise infamous crime, unless a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury. |
| What is the definition of Capitol? | An offence or change that can be a death penalty. |
| What is the definition of Indietment? | A charge or allegation that could result in a serious sentence. |
| To formally brings a charge means? | To bring a presentment or indictment means to formally charge a person with committing a crime? |
| What is the definition of Presentment? | A Collection of evidence/facts dispensed to the court; usually with a jury regarding an offence. |
| What is the definition of Charge? | Accusation/Allegation/Citation. |
| What is a grand jury used for? | Used to see whether their is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial. |
| What is the definition of grand jury? | 23 People, examine validly of accusation before trial. |
| What is the definition of trials? | A examination with a judge, and usually with a jury to decide if the case ends in a guilty verdict. |
| What are members of armed forces subjected to? | Members of the armed services are subjected to military law. |
| In certain times what are civilians subject to? | War/Natural Disaster, Civilians are subjected to martial law. |
| What happens if armed forces break laws? | If armed forces men/woman break laws, they will be Court Martial. |
| What is the definition of Armed Services? | Military force, army/navy/air force. |
| What is the definition of Military Law? | Governs armed forces. |
| What is the definition of Martial Law? | Military government involving the suspension of ordinary law. |
| What is the definition of Court Martial? | Court for armed service men/woman who break military law. |
| What happens to an accused person? | Accused persons may not be forced in any criminal scene to answer questions that might led to self-incrimination. |
| What is the definition of Self-incrimination? | Admitting to a crime to criminal prosecution. |
| What is the definition of Accused? | Persons charged with/on trial for a crime. |
| How does private property relate to trial? | No private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
| What is the definition of Private? | Property of a single person/group, not public. |
| What is the definition of Compensation? | Payment giver to reimburse for lost/injury/suffering. |
| What is the purpose of the Sixth Amendment? | The purpose of the "Sixth Amendment" is in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. |
| What is the definition of Prosecution? | Conducting of legal proceedings against someone who took part in criminal actions. |
| What is the definition of Speedy? | An accused person will not be held for a lengthy period of time as a means of punishment without trial. |
| What is the definition of Public Trial? | Open Trial (i.e. not shown trial). |
| What shall the accused must be informed? | The accused must be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, witnesses against him, have a process of obtaining witnesses, and to have the Assistance of counsel for his defense. |
| What is the definition of Nature and Cause of the accusation? | Basic/Inherent features of something, and source/root/origin of an allegation. |
| What is the definition of Assistance? | Action of helping/aiding. |
| What is the definition of Witnesses? | On looker who sees a crime or accident. |
| What is the definition of Counsel? | Lawyer/Attorney/Esquire conducting a case. |
| What is a Fair Trial? | Trial must be open to the public and hat a jury must hear witnesses and evidence on both sides before verict. |
| What is the definition of evidence? | Information stated personally/draw form a document/Material objects used to establish facts. |
| What is the definition of Verdict? | Occasion on civil/criminal case (i.e. decision/ruling). |
| What is Gideon v. Wainwright? | In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the government must provide on to defend him/her. |
| What is the definition of U.S. Supreme Court? | Highest federal court in U.S. |
| What is the definition of Ruled? | Decree/Order/Pronounce. |
| What happens after evidence is heard? | After evidence on both sides is heard and discussed the jury/judge must make a verdict of the accused if they are guilty/not guilty. |
| What is the definition of Guilty? | At fault/Responsible/Blameworthy. |
| What is the definition of Not Guilty? | Innocent to a formal charge. |
| What is the purpose of the Seventh Amendment? | The purpose of the "Seventh Amendment" is in suits of common law where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved. |
| What is the definition of Common Law? | The law established by previous court decisions. |
| What is the definition of Value of Controversy? | Merit/Worth of item/copyright/children. |
| What is the definition of Preserved? | Maintain/Conserve/Protect. |
| What do federal courts do? | Federal Courts do not hear civil cases unless the lawsuits involve a good deal of money. |
| What is the definition of Lawsuits? | Claim/Dispute brought to court for decision. |
| What is the definition of Plantiff? | A person who brings a case against another in a court of law. |
| What is the definition of Defendant? | Individual/Company/Group sued in a court. |
| What is the purpose of the eighth amendment? | The purpose of the "Eighth Amendment" is it ensures that neither bail nor punishment for a crimes hall be unreasonbly severe. |
| What is the definition of Unreasonably? | Not guided by or based on good sense. |
| How are fines imposed and punishment inflicted? | No excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. |
| What is the definition of Excessive? | More than necessary/normal/desirable. |
| What is the definition of Cruel? | Causes pain or suffering. Grim/Harsh/Severe. |
| What is the definition of Unusual Punishment? | Not commonly done; abnormal/unfamilar. |
| What is the definition of Inflicted? | Imposed/Force/Press. |
| What is the definition of Bail? | Money that an accused person provides to the court as a guarantee that he/she will be present for a trial. |
| What is the definition of Guarantee? | Assurance/Bond/Contract. |
| What is the definition of Present? | In attendance in particular place. |
| What is the purpose of the ninth amendment? | The purpose of the "Ninth Amendment' is it provides that people rights are not limited to those mentioned in the constitution. |
| What is the definition of limited? | Restricted in size/amount/extent. |
| What is given to political authority? | In the Constitution there are reserved powers that given to political authority figures/groups to retain them. |
| What is the definition of Reserved Power? | Political powers prearranged by the constitution for political authority. |
| What is the definition of Figures? | A person that is important/distrinctive. |
| What is the definition of Retain? | Keep possession of. |
| What did the constitution inferred? | In the Constitution rights inferred from other rights are known as unenumerated rights, and these shall not be denied. |
| What is the definition of Unenumerated Rights? | Legal rights inferred from other rights. |
| What is the definition of denied? | Refuses to give/grant. |
| What is the purpose of the tenth amendment? | The purpose of the "tenth amendment' is it protects that states and the people from an all-powerful federal government. |
| What is the definition of Protects? | Keep safe from harm/injury. |
| What is the definition of All-Powerful? | Having complete power. |
| How are powers delegated? | The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it, to the states, are reserved to the States/People. |
| What is the definition of Delegated? | Assign/Entrust/Give. |
| What is the definition of Prohibited? | Been Forbidden; banned. |
| What is the definition of Reserved? | Kept specially for a particular group/person. |
| What is the "Reserved Powers" provision and how does it relate to other laws/acts? | The "Reserved powers" provision is a check on the "necessary and proper" power of the U.S. federal government provided in the "elastic clause". |
| What is the definition of necessary and proper? | Allows congress to pass special laws to require other departments of government to prosecute particular claims. |
| What is the definition of Elastic Clause? | To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into exaction the forgoing powers. |
| Can a judge deny bail? | Yes |
| What are examples of denying bail? | 1. Previous Criminal History/Record 2. Habitual Offender (2 or more) 3. First Time Offender (1) 4. Judge Past Experience with the Accused Person 5. Sate in which the case is being heard (i.e. Some state laws) 6. High flight risk 7. |
| What is an example of property that could be stolen/used by quartered troops? | 1. Food/Water 2. Shelter 3. Steal Possessions (China and Jewelry) |
| What are civil liberties? | Not absolute (i.e. 5), When you infringe on another person/group. |
| What is plainview? | Police officer saw with their own eyes. |
| What are the criteria of a search warrent? | Explain place (i.e. address, town, city, zip code), Name of persons (i.e. homeowner/family members), things (i.e. material/possessions) to be seized. |
| How should bail work? | Bail fines should not be unreasonably severe. |
| What is the definition of siezed? | Confiscated/Taken away. |
| How does a rubber band relate to amendment 9 and 10? | Has a high level of elasticity = Protect our rights. |
| What are enumerated rights? | Rights not listed or mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. |
| Why would a case not be public? | If it is a celebrity. |
| How does the government determine if a person can't pay for a lawyer. | Check taxes, bank account. |
| Who pays for the lawyer if the defendant can't? | Federal/State/Local government pays = tax money/ |
| What is an "Establish precedent"? | An example to b e followed by later. |
| What is the Miranda case? | Accused person-Must be informed of the nature and case of the accusation. |
| What is an example of a Miranda right? | You have the right to remain silent. |
| What is a defendant presumed? | Presumed innocent until prove guilty. |
| What are reserved powers? | Those rights that are sew aside, but no necessary into law. |
| What does the U.S. not believe in? | U.S. does not want to have a tyranny/despot/totalitarian government. |
| What are the levels of government (1) | Federal/National/Central Government. |
| What are the levels of government (2) | State Government. |
| What are the levels of government (3) | Local Government. |
Created by:
Akpatel
Popular U.S. History sets