Bill of rights
What is the Bill of Rights
What rights are protected by the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, petition, press, assembly, and religion
Under the 4th amendment, what do police need in order to search or seize your property?
A warrant or probably cause (reasonable suspicion)
What's the difference between a Civil and Criminal Trial?
Civil trials are when someone is suing someone over money.
Criminal trials are when someone commits a crime.
Why did the founding fathers pass the 2nd amendment at the time?
To protect the country from invasion or a tyranical government.
How many amendments are in the Bill of rights?
10 Amendments
What right do you have according to the 2nd amendment?
The right to bear arms
You can't be tried twice for the same crime
What does the 8th amendment protect you from?
Cruel and unusual punishment
You should have a _________ and __________ trial
fair and speedy
What is an amendment?
A change or modification to the Constitution
an addition to the Constitution
Why did the founding fathers pass the 3rd amendment?
What does protection from self-incrimination mean?
You have the right to stay silent/ Miranda rights
What are "unenumerated rights"
Rights not listed in the Constitution that are still protected.
What are the two protections under the 8th amendment?
and
No excessive bail
How are amendments passed?
2/3rds of Congress must approve an amendment
then 3/4ths of the states must approve it as well
When is speech not protected?
When it places a specific person or group in immediate danger.
What happens if you don't have money for a lawyer?
The state is supposed to provide you with one.
What does the 10th amendment state about the states?
Any rights or powers not given to the national government belong to the states
When police receive a warrant, where are they allowed to search?
Wherever the warrant allows them to search. Can't search through places not written in the warrant.
When was the last time an amendment was passed?
1992
What does "freedom of religion mean"?
- You can practice whatever religion you want
-The government cannot issue a state religion over people
- You can choose not to follow any religion
All juries are required to be...
Fair and impartial/ neutral / not biased
What's something some states consider cruel and unusual punishment but others accept?
The Death Penalty
According to the 5th amendment, what should the government do if they need your property for public use?
They must compensate you.