Basic Freedoms
Citizen Protections against Government abuses
Legal Rights and Protections
Balance of Power
Branches of Government
100
What is the first individual right in the first amendment?
Freedom of religion
100
What is the right to bear arms allow?
It allows you to own a gun with some restrictions.
100
What is a example of one the 5 legal rights that the 5th amendment provides for a suspect crime?
Grand jury has to decide that there is enough evidence, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination, you must follow the due process, and the government is not allowed to hold your belongings permanently unless the government pays you for it.
100
Powers not listed for the government are for the citizens is what amendment?
10th amendment
100
What says the U.S. should have three branches
The Constitution
200
You can ____________ with the freedom of press.
Write Freely
200
Why is the right of no quartering troops in the Bill of Rights?
It is in the Bill of Rights because the amendments were created to protect citizens privacy.
200
What amendment allows you to have a right to a witness(s) and a lawyer?
The 6th amendment allows you to do so. ( Criminal trial rights )
200
What amendment says you have certain rights that are not listed in the constitution?
The 9th amendment.
200
What branch of government makes sure the laws of the United States are being obeyed?
The Executive branch
300
What does the freedom of speech allow you to do?
It allows you to speak freely in public places
300
What does a police officer have to bring someone if they want to search their belongings?
They must have a warrant.
300
What kind of case lets you have a trial by jury?
Civil cases, part of the 7th amendment.
300
Powers not listed for the national government belong to who?
Powers not listed for the national government belong to the states
300
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
400
What right allows you to use public property to have meetings and demonstrations?
The freedom of Assembly allows you to do so.
400
Which amendments give you a right to privacy?
Amendments 3 and 4.
400
The ___________ amendment gives you the right to not paying unreasonable bail prices.
The 8th amendment.
400
Citizens have what rights not listed in the constitution?
The right to Privacy, Education and Travel
400
You must be at least 30 years of age to become what?
A Senator
500
The freedom of petition allows you to ____________.
Communicate your concerns to government leaders
500
What does the 4th amendment mean by " no illegal search and seizure "?
The 4th amendment means that before you arrest someone, search them, or their home the person or officer must prove to judges that they have a good reason to search or arrest this person.
500
What amendment gives you the right to know what your being tried for?
The 6th amendment gives you the right to know what your being tried for.
500
What amendment gives you the right to your own business (privacy)?
The 9th amendment.
500
How long does a senator serve?
6 years
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