Amendments
The right to bear arms
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Congress cannot punish actions that were legal at the time they were committed
What is Ex Post Facto?
Language that provokes a fight
What is Fighting Words?
Protects Americans accused of a crime from self-incrimination. Refuse to speak
What is the 5th Amendment?
Cannot be denied life, liberty, or property without what?
What is Due Process?
Lies that ruin someone's reputation
What is Libel or Slander?
Protects the right to a speedy trial by jury and the right to an attorney.
What is the 6th Amendment?
Protects the civil rights of Americans from discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, and other characteristics
What is the Equal Protection Clause?
Speech to cause a panic or invoke violence
What is Clear and Present Danger?
Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments
What is the 8th Amendment?
What is Bill of Attainder?
Newspapers cannot publish information that could endanger national security
What is Prior Restraint?
Citizens have rights beyond the Bill of Rights
What is the 9th Amendment?
A document explaining the reasons for a person's arrest and detention
What is Writ of Habeas Corpus?
You are limited by certain institutions especially if they are private
What is Time Place and Manner?