All about that First
What is the main purpose of the First Amendment?
Protecting freedom of speech and other key liberties.
True or False: Evidence obtained illegally can't be used in court.
True
True or False: School officials do not need warrants or probable cause to search student property in the school
True
What is the first 10 Amendments in our Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What kind of speech is not protected by the First Amendment and poses an immediate threat to public safety?
Slander, Libel, Public Safety concerns, Clear and present danger, censorship
In Mapp v. Ohio, Evidence can't be used in court unless you have a what?
Must have a warrant
In Tinker v. Des Moines, students were advocating for what constitutional right?
First Amendment
What is Double Jeopardy?
Can't be tried for the same crime twice
What fundamental right allows people to gather in groups for various purposes, including protests and public meetings?
Freedom of Assembly
Suspects must be clearly informed of their rights before police question them is called.
Miranda Rights (Miranda v. Arizona)
What Court case ruled segregation in the schools as unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
Rights are protected by law. Responsibilities are duties that we should do.
What are the 5 freedoms of the First Amendment?
In Gideon v. Wainwright, that encompasses what Amendment?
6th Amendment
What was Mary Beth Tinker doing that got her suspended?
Wearing an armband supporting peace during war.
What was the Supreme Court case discussing the burning of the flag?
Texas v. Johnson
What is the term for speech that uses offensive or insulting language to express a strong viewpoint, often protected under the First Amendment?
Hate Speech
What does the 8th Amendment involve?
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
What was the Supreme Court case that got overturned by Brown v. Board of Education?
Plessy v. Ferguson
What is the 14th Amendment?
Right to fair and equal treatment