Citizenship
Voting is an example of a civic_________________.
Responsibility
This document limited the power of the King to protect the rights of the nobles.
Magna Carta
This time period was a way of philosophical thinking and new ideas during the 18th century.
Enlightenment Era
Freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion.
First amendment
Tony went to trial because he was accused of a crime. He was found not guilty but the government kept putting Tony on trial for the same crime over and over again.
5th Amendment.
Self-incrimination
Double Jeopardy
Due process
Miranda Rights
Which amendment defines Citizenship of the United States?
14th amendment
Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?
Pilgrims
His idea of natural rights, and Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness was incorporated into the Declaration of Independence.
John Locke
What is eminent domain?
The government cannot take your land without paying you a fair market price.
5th Amendment
Jesse is considered a suspect by local authorities for a crime that he may not have committed. These authorities do not get his permission to search his car or house and do not have a warrant. Are any of Jesse's rights being violated by this action?
4th Amendment-
Gives all U.S. citizens protection from unwarranted searches and seizures of their property. Since the authorities did not ask for permission or have a warrant, they are not acting within the law in this instance.
The process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting specific requirements established by Congress.
Naturalization Process
The main idea of the Mayflower Compact? (2 answers)
Self government and rule of law
A political idea that government should be divided into separate branches-Legislative, Executive, and Judicial to ensure a fair governing body.
Separation Powers
This amendment provides citizens the right to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
Richard is put into jail for stealing a candy bar from a Publix store. The judge wants to have his hand cut off as punishment. Is one of Richard's rights being violated?
8th Amendment-
Richard's crime is not a major crime so the punishment of losing a limb does not fit the crime and could be seen as cruel and usual. Richard is protected from cruel and unusual punishment by the 8th amendment.
A written request for government action that people sign.
Petition
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Payne
This branch of government enforces laws, and includes the President, Vice-President, as well as other cabinet members.
Executive Branch
This amendment says you don't have to quarter soldiers.
3rd amendment.
Jordan is asked to testify in court for a case involving a group he is connected to. The questions he is being asked can cause him to incriminate himself. He chooses to plead the 5th. Does he have this right?
Yes, the 5th amendment allows a person to not self-incriminate themselves in court. This means that they can but they are not obligated to.
The Supreme law of the United States
Constitution
A document passed by Parliament in 1689?
The English Bill of Rights
Judicial Branch
The right to have a speedy trial.
6th Amendment.
John wrote about Suzy on Twitter and said that she likes to steal and some other things that make Suzy look like a bad person to others online, even though he knows they are false. This online defamation of her character ultimately leads to her being fired from her job. Is this covered under John's 1st amendment rights of free speech and press?
No, what John did is called Libel. Printing Libel online like John did is not protected by the 1st amendment because it infringed on Suzy's rights