vocabulary
What is consent?
To give permission
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech, press, and religion. Right to petition and assemble
The bill of rights was ratified in ______
1791
what is hate speech?
hate speech is an abusive or threatening speech. Hate speeches can be protected by the rights of the First Amendment
Which amendment says the government can not force people to practice a religion?
first
What is 'bear arms'?
The right to own and use guns
What is the 2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
The right to criticize the government is protected by the ______ amendment
first
Who are the framers?
the people who created the US constitution
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches?
Fourth
What are cruel and unusual punishments?
a punishment that is not seen or heard of often and is very harsh
What is the 4th Amendment?
People have the right to privacy. This Amendment means police have the right to search you if they have a paper giving them permission (warrant) and if they don't then its illegal.
The ___________ amendment protects the right of people to own and use guns
What is 'pleading the fifth'?
exercising your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
Which amendment protects us from being forced to testify (defend) against ourselves or our wives/husbands
Fifth
What is delegate in terms of power?
If you delegate duties, responsibilities, or power to someone, you give them those duties, those responsibilities, or that powers so that they can act on your behalf.
What is the 10th Amendment?
The powers that are not given to the United States federal government in the constitution are kept by the states. Each state gets to decide what they want to do with them.
The police cannot fine me $1,000,000,000 for a speeding ticket because of the _____ amendment.
eighth
What are the miranda rights?
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can not afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.''
Which amendment gives individuals the right to a fair trial with a lawyer
Sixth
What are warrants?
a piece of paper signed by a judge giving permission to search people, places, or things
What is the 8th amendment?
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
State's rights and powers are further explained by the _____ amendment.
Tenth
Why did the framers add the second amendment to the constitution?
citizens needed to protect themselves from any threats to their well being or from their freedoms
or
they wanted to provide citizens with the ability to defend themselves against unlawful violence
Jim spent 9 years waiting in jail for his trial for stealing a hammer. This violated which amendment?
6th amendment