Vocabulary
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution.
What freedoms does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition.
On what day, month, and year were the Bill of Rights ratified?
September 25, 1789
What does the 6th Amendment protect?
The right to a fair and speedy trial, a lawyer, an impartial jury, and the right to confront witnesses.
What does the word "appealed" refer to?
to request that a case or a decision be reviewed by a higher court
What does the Bill of Rights refer to?
The first 10 amendments that list the rights and freedoms of American citizens.
What does the 4th Amendment protect citizens against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the difference between a civil and a criminal trial?
A civil trial involves disputes about money, property, or arguments between people, while a criminal trial involves someone being accused of breaking the law.
What does the 10th Amendment say about state powers?
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.
What does the word "civil" mean?
noncriminal, or involving disputes about property, money, or other matters
What does it mean to ratify something?
To approve; 9 out of 13 states were needed to ratify the Constitution.
What right does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms and for states to have a militia.
Why was the Fourth Amendment created?
To protect Americans’ safety and privacy because, before, British officials could enter homes, shops, and barns without reason and take property to use as evidence in court.
What does the 8th Amendment protect citizens from?
Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishment.
What does the word "prejudiced" refer to?
having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts
What is due process?
Proper legal procedures such as a fair trial.
What does the 3rd Amendment protect citizens from?
Soldiers living in their homes without consent.
What happened in the Tinker v. Des Moines School District case?
The Supreme Court ruled that students have the right to free speech in school, as long as it does not disrupt learning
What does the 9th Amendment say about people’s rights?
Citizens have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution.
What is a "militia"?
An army of citizens
What is a jury?
A group of citizens chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.
What does the 5th Amendment protect people accused of crimes from?
It protects their rights, such as due process and not being forced to testify against themselves.
What is double jeopardy?
The courts cannot put someone on trial or punish a person twice for the same crime. When a person is found not guilty, he or she goes free and cannot be tried for the same crime again.
What does the 7th Amendment guarantee in civil cases?
The right to a trial by jury in certain civil cases involving money or property.
What is a warrant?
A legal document that gives law enforcement permission to search a person’s property or take evidence.