Bill of Rights
What am I referring to when I say the Bill of Rights?
first 10 amendments of the Constitution
(1) propose (2) ratify
This amendment provides the following protections when accused of a crime: Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, and _______________.
self-incrimination
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Amendment 13
What was the 19th amendment?
Gave all women the right to vote
List the 5 freedoms that the first amendment provides.
speech, religion, press, assemble, petition
Where in the Constitution does it explain the amendment process? (Use the Roman Numeral)
Article V
What is an impartial jury?
unbiased
What did the 15th amendment prohibit state and federal governments from denying?
the right to vote based on race, color, or having been a slave
The 24th amendment prohibited poll taxes. What is a poll tax?
taxing a citizen to vote
List the 4 amendments that refer to rights if you are accused of a crime?
4th, 5th, 6th, 8th
Always remember this fraction first and then this other fraction in regards to the steps of amending.
2/3 and then 3/4
Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel & unusual punishments?
amendment 8
Amendment 14 defined the word citizen. What is that definition?
all persons born or naturalized
What law prohibited discrimination in restaurants, hotels, and many forms of employment?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The 10th amendments say that if this is not listed in the Constitution, then it is reserved for the states.
POWER
Which proposal method has been used by for all the amendments thus far?
2/3 vote of Congress (both houses)
What are 2 other words for counsel?
lawyer and attorney
What was the purpose of defining the term citizen in our Constitution?
To make it clear that freed slaves were U.S. citizens with all rights of citizenship.
Amendment 26 changed the voting age from ____ to ____.
21 to 18
eminent domain
In order to ratify the amendment, you must have 3/4 of this method OR that method (list both).
(1) 3/4 of the state legislature
(2) by special conventions in 3/4 of the states
This means that one has reasonable grounds for having suspicion of wrong-doing. The police must have this in order to get a warrant.
probable cause
No state can limit the benefits of citizenship. Which amendment is this found?
Amendment 14
What is the law that prohibited racial discrimination in the sale or rental of a house?
Civil Rights Act of 1968