What does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
What does the 8th Amendment protect?
Protection against unreasonable bail. Protection against cruel (inhuman) and unusual punishment.
The head of the Executive Branch is ______________.
The President
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What does the 3rd Amendment protect?
Prevents people from having to house soldiers
What does the 6th Amendment protect?
The right to a fair and speedy trial. Right to confront witnesses against you. Trail with impartial jury. You are provided with a defense lawyer.
The main purpose of the Executive Branch is to _____________________
enforce laws
How many branches of government are there in the United States?
3
What does the 4th Amendment do?
People are protected against unreasonable search and seizure. Warrants must be made to search a person’s property.
What does the 7th Amendment protect?
You have the right of Trial by Jury in civil cases. (Civil cases are NOT criminal cases—if you lose, you don’t go to jail, you reimburse the party who went against you.)
How can the Executive Branch "check" the power of the Legislative Branch?
by vetoing bills
Name 3 duties of the President?
What FIVE rights are protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press.
What does the 9th Amendment do?
The Constitution lists specific rights. This does not mean that people do not have other rights that have not been spelled out.
How can the Executive Branch "check" the power of the Judicial Branch?
by appointing judges
Name 3 more duties of the President!
What does the 5th Amendment protect?
Right to Trial by Jury. Protection against double jeopardy. You don’t have to testify against yourself during the trial.
What does the 10th Amendment do?
The Federal government only has rights that are specifically listed in the Constitution. All other rights belong to the States or People.
What are the 3 requirements to be President of the United States?
35 years old
14 year resident
Natural born citizen
When Amendment gives us Miranda rights ("You have the right to remain silent...")?
5th Amendment