Liberties
Court Cases
Amendments
1st Amendment
Name That Place
100
The Bill of Rights consist of how many of the 27 amendments
What is 10
100
1973 Surpeme Court Case on the issue of abortion
What is Roe v. Wade
100
Because of this amendment if I met certain age and legal requirements I have the right to carry a firearm.
What is the 2nd amendment
100
False and malicious published (written) statements intended to damage somebody's reputation
What is Libel
100
Which state executes more prisoners than any other U.S. state
What is Texas
200
It is emphatically the duty of this branch of government to continually rule on what is constitutional and what is not
What is Judicial Branch
200
As a result of this 1966 Supreme Court Case individuals must now be told there rights at the time of an arrest.
What is Miranda v. Arizona
200
Cruel and Unusual Punishment is a violation of this amendment
What is 8th amendment
200
Forcing students to wear uniforms to public school could be considered a violation of this 1st amendment right
What is Freedom of Speech (Freedom of Expression)
200
Final State to ratify the U.S. Constitution
What is Rhode Island
300
This group of amendments was written to protect individuals from the government
What is the Bill of Rights
300
1961 Supreme Court Case (revolving around the 4th amendment) declaring that evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in court.
What is Mapp v. Ohio
300
This amendment guarantees a speedy trial; and a state provided lawyer if necessary.
What is the 6th amemdment
300
This 1st amendment right allows individuals to peacefully gather in a public place
What is Assembly
300
This state is considered the most Liberal state in the United States
What is California
400
90% of cases never go to trial...instead most defendants end up doing this
What is Plea Bargaining
400
7th amendment Supreme Court Case that rules that the media must not be tainted or interfered with.
What is Sheppard v. Maxwell
400
Because of this amendment I have the right to remain silent when being questioned to prevent further self-incrimination
What is the 5th amendment
400
This clause states that individuals may hold any religious belief that they choose as long as it does not violate U.S. laws
What is Free Exercise Clause
400
Name the 3 closest states to Michigan where parental permission is not required for an abortion
What is Illilnois, Iowa, and Minnesota
500
Individual protections against the government
What is Civil Liberties
500
Sixth Amendment case that ruled that a jury trial is required for serious crimes
What is Duncan v. Louisiana
500
Because of this amendment, if the constitution does not specifically prohibit my actions then I may continue them.
What is the 9th amendment "retained by the people"
500
This clause prohibits the government from favoring one religion over another
What is Establishment Clause
500
The United States has the most tolerance of Free Speech Rights in the World...name the (Asian) country with the least tolerance of Free Speech
What is Japan
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