Parades, protest marches, and political rallies are all forms of peaceful assembly protected by the First Amendment
What is The Right to Peaceful Assemble
100
A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and have arms, shall not be infringed (limited)
What is the Right to Bear Arms
100
A grand jury is a group of citizens who hear the government’s evidence and decide whether it justifies a trial
What is the right to a grand jury hearing
100
Speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury
What do Criminals have a right to
100
Is money or property given to a court to hold until an accused person shows up at trial
What is bail
200
Protects your rights to speak freely in public places without fear of consequences
What is the right to Free Speech
200
Basically, the government cannot force you to house troops. However, the more important part of this amendment is the governmental respect of private property
What is the right to not Quartering Troops in Homes
200
A person who is tried for a crime and found not guilty cannot be tried again for that same crime
What is double jeopardy
200
No judge can overrule a jury’s decision, once it has been made
What is a Civil Trial Right
200
Certain rights are listed in the Constitution, other rights not listed there are also kept by the people
What are Rights Retained by the People
300
Newspapers, magazines, books, television and other forms of media cannot be censored by the government
What is Freedom of Press
300
Before arrests, or searches, police officers must show a judge that there is a good reason for the arrest or search
What is a warrant
300
Police cannot force people to say things that might be used against them in trial.
The right to remain silent. Anything they say can and will be used against them in a court of law.
What is self-incrimination
300
Are trials involving money, property, or family matters such as divorce
What are Civil Trials
300
The right to privacy
What is an example of Rights Retained by the People
400
This means that people can believe whatever they want about religion, without fear of punishment.
What is Freedom of Religion
400
Is the act of forcibly taking control of a person or property.
What is a Seizure
400
Defendants refusing to answer question answers in courts that might damage their case
What is pleading the fifth
400
Has the right to an attorney to assist in his or her defense
What rights does a defendant have
400
Powers not given to the National government by the Constitution
What are Power Reserved to the States
500
Cannot spread false accusations
Cannot publish information that would be helpful to an enemy during wartime.
Cannot use freedom of speech in a way that endangers public safety.
What is not protected under the first amendment
500
Protects people and their belongings from “unreasonable search and seizures
What is a warrants purpose
500
The government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
What is Due Process
500
Has a right to hear and question all witnesses who testify at the trial.
What can the Defendants do
500
Prevents “excessive fines” and “cruel and unreasonable punishment.”