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Amendments 1-10 Set
Use this to study for an upcoming test!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the five freedoms in the first amendment? | speech, press, assembly, petition, religion |
| This amendment gives an individual in the United States the right to bear arms. | 2nd |
| This amendment prevents the government from forcing Americans to care for soldiers in their homes. | 3rd |
| The third amendment was based on what previous British Act? | The Quartering Act |
| Even though Americans enjoy the freedoms in the Bill of Rights, those freedoms still can be ____________________. | limited |
| The third amendment is arguably one of, if not the, most ____________________ amendments. | uncontroversial |
| TRUE or FALSE: The freedom of speech means you can say anything you want. | False |
| In a way, the third amendment and the fourth amendment help to protect your ___________________. | privacy |
| The government ____________ allowed to regulate guns. | is |
| Which amendment protects someone from unreasonable searches and seizures? | 4th |
| Which amendment gives you the right to a lawyer? | 6th |
| Eminent domain says that | the government cannot take private property for public use unless they offer a fair price |
| Which amendment protects you from self-incrimination? | 5th |
| What is a search warrant? | a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence |
| What is probable cause? | a valid reason to suspect someone of a crime |
| Double jeopardy means | you cannot be tried twice for the same crime |
| Amendments 4,5,6, and 8 are known as: | the rights of the accused |
| Since the Constitution is not very specific, we have relied on ___________________ to interpret the meanings of the amendments. | court cases |
| What does due process mean? | following the proper legal procedures |
| If a police officer does not tell you why they you are being arrested, you can take them to court for violating your ____th amendment right to _________________. | 5th, due process |
| Which amendment says you have the right to a speedy and fair trial? | 6th |
| Which amendment says you have the right to hear, question, and call witnesses? | 6th |
| This amendment says no one can be tried for a serious crime without an indictment. | 5th |
| Gives details about lawsuits and the roles of judges and juries. You can sue if property is worth more than $20. | 7th |
| This amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishments. | 8th |
| This amendment protects you from excessive bail or fines. | 8th |
| This amendment says you have rights that are not listed in the Constitution. | 9th |
| This amendment does not give any new rights but says that all powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states. | 10th |
| A common type of civil court case is a | lawsuit |
| _________________ is money you pay to remain free while waiting for trial. | Bail |
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