Bill of Rights
What is the 1st Amendment?
Free speech, press, religion, petition, assembly
What is the reason for the protection of double jeopardy?
to protect people from the state (prosecutors) from bringing the case again after the defendant (person accused of a crime) was already found innocent (not guilty)
What does suffrage mean?
voting rights
The 19th amendment gave.....
women the right to vote in national elections
Where can a description of U.S. citizen's civil liberties be found?
Bill of Rights
What does the 2nd amendment allow us to do?
Bear arms
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
A more informed society
What is due process?
The 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments all had what effect on the political process?
They increased the numbers of minority voters
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
All African-Americans could vote now
Under the 1st amendment are you allowed to criticize the government without being punished?
yes or no
yes
What 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments are known as
the Civil War Amendments
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ban?
Discrimination- literacy tests
Which amendment gives the people the right to a trail by jury?
6th Amendment
What was used to prevent African-Americans from voting?
Does the Bill of Rights guarantee citizens a well-paying job?
yes or no
no
What does the 7th Amendment ensure?
The right to a jury trial in civil cases over $20
proposal: 2/3 of Congress
ratification: 3/4 of State Representatives
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
To declare that the federal government is limited and must share power with the states
Does the Bill of Rights mention citizens' right to privacy?
yes or no
no
Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to John Jay in 1786.
In part it says, ..."our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..."
Why should this freedom be guarded?
to keep the government from becoming the primary source of information.
Which amendment states the rights not listed are granted to the people?
9th Amendment
Explain eminent domain
The government must give you a fair amount of money if they want your house/land
What does the 5th and 14th Amendments have in common?
Both give voting rights to minorities
Which amendment requires the police to get a search warrant before entering someone's home?
4th Amendment