Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
What is 10
If law enforcement wants to come into your house, what do they need?
a warrant
This amendments gives citizens the right to bear arms
What is the second amendment
Guarantees a right to a jury trial in civil cases
What is the 7th Amendment
What are the facts of the Engel V. Vitale Court case?
States cannot hold prayers in public schools, even if participation is voluntary and the prayer isn't tied to a specific religion
What amendment supports the right to privacy?
4th amendment
What is the establishment clause?
Part of the 1st amendment where the government can't have an official religion or preferential treatment for religion
Explain the facts and impact of Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
Compelling Amish students to attend public school beyond 8th grade violates the free exercise clause
What are the miranda rights?
Before being arrested you must be informed of your 5th and 6th amendments
This amendment makes sure you have a lawyer and don't spend 10 years in prison waiting for a trial on a traffic stop...
What is the 6th Amendment
What is the 14th amendment
Equal protection clause and Due process clause
What is an example of unprotected speech
Speech that creates a "clear and present danger"
Libel, Slander, or Obscenity
Speech intended to incite illegal action
What was the facts and impact of Schenck v. U.S. (1919)?
Speech can be limited if it creates a clear and present danger. Upheld the Espionage Act.
What amendment state that rights not stated in the constitution are reserved for the states - states have rights too!
10th
Which amendment ensures that you know you have the right to remain silent and not give information until you have a lawyer.
What is the 5th Amendment
What amendment supports civil rights?
14th amendment
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Protects an individuals personal liberties by limiting the Federal Government
What court case incorporated the right to an attorney?
Gideon V. Wainwright
What is selective incorporation?
The process of the bill of rights applying to states on a Case by case basis through Supreme Court cases and the 14th amendment
The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment. What does this often refer to (what type of cases)?
death penalty
This amendment allows citizens to have rights that are not in the constitution including marriage and education
9th amendment
What are the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Civil liberties are personal freedoms from the Government. Civil rights are protections from discrimination
Explain the facts and impact of Roe v. Wade (1973). What constitutional principle supported the decision?
Established and incorporated a right to an abortion (right of privacy and the 14th amendment's due process clause)