1st & 2nd
What does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
What does the 3rd Amendment prohibit the government from doing?
Forcing citizens to house soldiers during peacetime.
What right does the 5th Amendment give you during police questioning?
The right to remain silent
The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in which type of case?
Civil cases
What does the 9th Amendment state about the rights of the people?
The rights of the people are not limited to those listed in the Constitution.
Four freedoms that the 1st Amendment protects
speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What is required for the police to search your home under the 4th Amendment?
A warrant, issued by a judge, based on probable cause.
What does "double jeopardy" mean under the 5th Amendment?
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice after being found not guilty
What does the 8th Amendment protect you from?
Cruel and unusual punishment.
The 10th Amendment says that any powers not given to the federal government belong to whom?
The states or the people
An example of "freedom of religion" in the 1st Amendment
Ability to attend any church or practice any religion
What does the 4th Amendment protect citizens from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
What does the 6th Amendment guarantee to someone accused of a crime?
The right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and to have a lawyer.
True or False: The 7th Amendment applies to all criminal cases.
False. It applies only to civil cases.
True or False: The 9th Amendment protects a person's right to privacy, even though it’s not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
True. The right to privacy is implied by the 9th Amendment.
True or False: The 1st Amendment allows you to shout "Fire!" in a crowded theater if there is no fire.
False. This would be an example of "false speech" that could cause panic.
Which rule prevents evidence obtained from an illegal search from being used in court?
The Exclusionary Rule.
What ensures that the government follows fair legal procedures before depriving you of life, liberty, or property.
Due process
What is an example of "cruel and unusual punishment" under the 8th Amendment?
A punishment that is overly harsh or disproportionate to the crime, such as torture or excessive fines.
What power does the 10th Amendment give to states regarding education?
States can decide their own education laws because education is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
Which case allowed students to wear black armbands to protest the Vietnam War, protecting their freedom of speech?
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that police could search a person’s car without a warrant if they have probable cause?
California v. Carney (1985).
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that suspects must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent?
Miranda v. Arizona (1966).
Which famous case ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional in some cases due to "cruel and unusual punishment"?
Furman v. Georgia (1972)
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the right to privacy (an unlisted right under the 9th Amendment) protected a married couple's ability to use contraception?
Griswold v. Connecticut (1965).