First Amendment
What is Freedom of Speech?
Protects your rights to say your opinion without government punishment
What are weapons (or firearms)?
A tool with either gunpowder, bullets, or any device that can cause injury or damage to another person
What is a warrant?
A legal document from a judge that police require before searching your home
What is Freedom of Religion?
Allows the right to practice any religion
What is the Second Amendment?
Allows Americans to keep and bear arms on their property
What is the Fourth Amendment?
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
Allows people to gather peacefully to protest
What is the Bill of Rights?
An important group of the first ten amendments that protects individual liberties and limits federal power
What is probable cause?
Warrants must be based on this standard of belief that a crime has been committed
What is Freedom of the Press?
Allows public media to publish information without government control
What is a well-regulated militia?
A type of permanent military in a country, instead of calling on citizens during times of war
What else does this amendment protect from?
Searches and seizures of your person, papers, and belongings
What is The Right to Petition?
Allows citizens to complain to the government about unfair laws without punishment
When was this amendment ratified?
December 15, 1791
What is Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Describes the protection against evidence being taken without a warrant or probable cause