Protecting Constitutional Rights
What did the Constitution originally not have?
The Bill of Rights
True or False. There are no debates about religion in schools.
False
What event led to the passing of the PATRIOT ACT?
9/11
What does the 5th amendment protect you from?
Self-incrimination (x6)
What is due process?
Following established and complete legal procedures
What are civil rights?
Rights of fair and equal status and treatment and the right to participate in government (x3)
True or False. A government building can have public displays acknowledging a religion so long as it doesn’t support the religion
True
What does the 2nd amendment allow?
It allows us to own weapons and form militas
What type of law deals with private disputes over things such as property and relationships?
Civil law
What does the free exercise clause do?
The Free Exercise Clause guarantees each person the right to hold any religious beliefs they choose
What are civil liberties?
basic freedoms to think and to act that all people have and that are protected against government abuse
True or False. Religious practices can be limited if the practice violates the law.
True (x2)
What does the 4th amendment require authorities to have to search your house?
A warrant
What is the purpose of bail?
To ensure that someone shows up to their court date
What does the 3rd amendment protect againt?
The government forcing you to house soldiers
What role do courts play in protecting our civil liberties?
The courts try to balance the protection of civil liberties and the protection of the common good
True or False. The Free Exercise Clause allows individuals to practice their own religious beliefs in any capacity.
False
What is the exclusionary rule?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you
How many people sit on a grand jury?
16-23 people
What is prior restraint?
government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published
Why does the Supreme Court try to incorporate the Bill of Rights into their rulings?
To ensure that state and local governments follow the cases and Bill of Rights
What is the establishment clause?
The establishment clause states that the government cannot take actions that create an official religion or support one religion over another
What Supreme Court case saw the Supreme Court embrace the right to privacy?
Griswold v. Connecticut (1965)
How is a misdemeanor different from a felony?
Misdemeanors are minor offenses while felonies are more serious crimes
What are the Miranda Warnings?
The right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you, you have the right to an attorney, if you can not afford one then one will be appointed for you