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{:Bill Of Rights:}
Study guide for HUSH
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Bill Of Rights? | It is the first ten amendments in the U.S. Constitution. |
| Lily is pulled over and searched by a police officer because he didn't like the color of her car. Were any of her rights violated? | Yes, her right against unreasonable search and seizures, fourth amendment, was violated. |
| Who does the Bill Of Rights protect? | It protects all people on United States soil, even if they are here illegally. |
| What is an amendment? | An amendment is an addition to the U.S. Constitution. |
| Can a judge send a person to jail for life for stealing a candy bar? | No, it violates the eighth amendment, no cruel and unusual punishment. |
| Can a public school pay a teacher to teach a religion? | No, they can not, it violates the first amendment, freedom of religion. |
| Can a police officer arrest a person because they don't like their bumper sticker? | No, they cannot because it violates the first amendment, freedom of speach/expression. |
| A newspaper company publishes an article saying that the mayor is cheating on his wife. The mayor shuts down the newspaper. Is he violating any rights? | Yes, he is violating their right tho the freedom of the press, first amendment. |