The First Amendment
The First Amendment protects freedom of religion, Petition, speech, press, and this.
Assembly (protest)
This court is the highest court in the land and has final authority on Constitutional questions.
The Supreme Court
Remaining silent and refusing to answer police questions to avoid self-incrimination is commonly known as pleading this Amendment.
The Fifth Amendment
This type of court serves as the first stop for all new legal cases
Trial Court
What are your Second Amendment Rights?
The Right to bear arms
Wearing mandatory religious headwear to work, even against a uniform policy, is protected under this specific First Amendment right.
Religious Expression (Freedom of Religion)
These courts handle 90% of all cases nationwide, including local crimes and everyday personal injuries.
State Courts
A judge cannot set a one-million-dollar cash bail for stealing a candy bar because of the protections in this Amendment
The Eighth Amendment
In this type of court, three judges review written legal arguments rather than using a jury.
Appellate Court
The Tenth Amendment ensures that powers not explicitly given to the federal government are reserved for the....
States or People
Burning the American flag in protest is protected under the First Amendment as this type of expression.
Symbolic Speech
Supreme Court Justices serve for this length of time to protect them from political influence.
For Life
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial, as well as the right to this professional if you cannot afford one.
Lawyer
In a Trial Court, this group is responsible for examining witnesses and physical evidence.
The Jury
The Third Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to house these individuals in their homes during peacetime without consent
Soldiers
A student wears a political shirt that causes significant disruption during class. Administration asks the student to change their shirt. Is this a violation of the first amendment
No, it caused a significant disruption
This power, established in the 1803 case Marbury v. Madison, allows the Supreme Court to invalidate laws that violate the Constitution.
The Fifth Amendment protects against being tried twice for the same exact crime, a concept known as this
Double Jeopardy
A crime is committed in New York City involving the printing of fake currency. Which court would have jurisdiction in this case?
The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial and establishes what two types of courts?
Civil and Criminal
Which right in the first amendment gives the people the right to write letters, send emails, make phone calls, and meet with elected officials or public employees
Petition
The three main duties of the judicial branch are to settle disputes, protect rights, and do this when there are disagreements over how a law should work
Interpret the Law
The Fourth Amendment generally requires police to have this specific document, based on probable cause, to search your property
An Appellate Court has all the normal features of a court, except for this key trial court group
Jury
What rights do the people gain because of The Ninth Amendment?
Unlisted rights/rights not in the constitution (personal decisions/choice)