Write the Rights
What is the right of the government to take private property for public use? The Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government.
Eminent Domain
Are Freedoms on the Bill Of Rights Limited or Unlimited?
Limited
Anyone born or naturalized in the U.S is a citizen. What amendment explains this.
What is Amendment 14
What is an Amendment?
How many changes are on the constitution
10
This freedom gives us the right to express ideas even if they offend people.
What is Freedom of speech
Public schools don’t have staff-led prayers for all students to participate in is an example of:
Freedom of Religion
What amendment gave all woman suffrage?
Amendment 19
Which government institution (branch) may vote on constitutional amendments?
Legislative
What is a written lie in the media called?
What is Slander and Libel
Government cannot tell the media what it can or cannot print or broadcast.
Freedom of Press
If what someone says something that directly leads to harm for someone else, or it it is inciting violence. This is a limit to:
Freedom of Speech
What amendment made slavery illegal?
Amendment 13
What is needed to propose new amendment to the Constitution?
approval by two thirds of the House and Senate
What Amendment reserves power for the states.
Amendment 10
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
The Bill Of Rights
If a group becomes violent, or has a good chance of becoming violent, this is a limit to:
Freedom of Assembly
Forcing people to pay for the right to vote was called a _________?
Poll Tax
Give 400 points Away
Good Karma Will Come Your Way!
What amendment gives you protection from testifying against yourself?
Amendment 5
This means the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected.
Due Process
Someone can say things that are critical of the President without being punished. This is an example of:
Freedom of Speech
Outlawed racial discrimination in the workplace and in public places, including schools.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?
3/4's
What Freedom protects you to be judged by your peers to determine guilt?
Trial By Jury