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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What does “due process” mean?
The government must follow fair procedures when enforcing laws
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolished slavery
What is one limit on freedom of speech?
You can’t incite violence or cause harm (“clear and present danger”)
What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
To interpret the Constitution and decide if laws are constitutional
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
The 1st Amendment
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by jury?
The 6th Amendment
What did the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Equal protection under the law
During wartime, what rights have sometimes been limited by the government?
Freedom of speech, press, and privacy
What case ruled that “separate but equal” was constitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
What right does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
The 8th Amendment protects citizens from what kind of punishment?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What did the 15th Amendment say about voting rights?
Voting rights cannot be denied based on race
What does the 9th Amendment say about rights not listed in the Constitution?
People still have other rights not listed
What case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and ended legal segregation in schools?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
The 4th Amendment protects people from what?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
What does the 5th Amendment say about self-incrimination?
You don’t have to testify against yourself (“plead the Fifth”)
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What does the 10th Amendment say about powers not given to the federal government?
They belong to the states or the people
What case gave students the right to free speech in school?
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
Which amendments protect the rights of people accused of crimes?
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Amendments
Which amendment protects against soldiers being housed in private homes without consent?
The 3rd Amendment
What law protects people with disabilities from discrimination?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Give one example of when the government has limited individual rights to protect national security.
Internment of Japanese Americans during WWII / The Patriot Act (either acceptable)
What case established the right to remain silent and have an attorney when arrested?
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)