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#1 The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
#6 This is what Thomas Jefferson believed regarding the relationship between government and religion.
#6 He believed in a complete separation of religion (church) and government (state). He believed in a wall of separation between government and religion.
#7 This is the branch of government that is responsible for protecting the rights listed in the Bill of Rights.
#7 The branch responsible for protecting our rights is the Judicial Branch (The Supreme Court and other federal courts). They do this by declaring laws and government actions that violate our rights unconstitutional.
???? This is a formal list of some of the rights of the citizens of the United States.
#1 The Bill of Rights is a formal list of some of the rights of citizens of the United States.
#9 This is the meaning of the Second Amendment.
#9 It is the right to own guns for self defense.
#2 This is what antifederalists and Thomas Jefferson wanted added to the Constitution.
#2 They wanted a list of the rights of the people.
#4 This is what the Bill of Rights does to the power of the government.
#4. The Bill of Rights creates an invisible but powerful shield that protects people from government abuse.
It limits the power of the government.
For citizens -- The Bill of Rights ensures that the rights of citizens are protected.
#3 He is considered the author of the Constitution and Bill of Rights (aka the "father of the Constitution").
#3 James Madison is considered the author of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
#8 The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Amendments were created because of disputes we had with ___________.
#8 They were a response to colonial disputes with Britain.
#14 Which amendment - the 9th or 10th - says we have other rights besides those listed in the Bill of Rights?
#14 Yes, the Ninth Amendment says the courts and Congress can decide other basic rights of citizens.
#15 This is a difference between someone born in the U.S. and a naturalized citizen.
#15 A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship for breaking the law (deported), while a native-born citizen cannot. A naturalized citizen can also never be president or vice president.
#16 This is the difference between a civic duty and civic responsibility.
#16 You are required to do a civic duty, while you should do a civic responsibility.
#13 This is a right that a person found guilty of a crime would still have.
#13 Yes, you are protected from excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment.
#18 This is how volunteering can benefit the community.
#18 Volunteering reduces the strain on government to provide social services, and it strengthens the bonds between members of a community.
#17 Civic duties or responsibilities?
a. staying informed
d. voting in elections
#17 a and d are civic responsibilities
#17 civic duty or reponsibilities?
b. serving on a jury
c. paying taxes
e. obeying laws
#17 b, c, and e are civic duties
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The freedom of religion - government can not sponsor a religion nor keep people from practicing their faith
The freedom of speech - this also includes expression, we can criticize officials, debate controversial issues in class, and promote ideas that are unpopular.
The freedom of the press - the press (media / news) has a responsibility to report the truth.
The right to assemble - this means we can protest. We can not, however, damage property while protesting or commit violence.
The right to petition - we can ask the government for change in laws without fear of getting in trouble.
These rights are considered the basic rights of all U.S. citizens.
#10 This is how the 4th Amendment gives citizens a right to privacy.
#10 The Fourth Amendment deals with a right to privacy. It says you are protected from a search of your property without a warrant. It says the government may not commit an unreasonable search or seizure of your property.
#11 This is the meaning of due process of law.
#11 “Due process of law” in the Fifth Amendment means that the government must follow rules as it carries out the law.
#12 This is the 4 amendments (#s) that a person accused of a crime is most likely to use.
#12 People accused of a crime would use amendments 5-8.