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S.C.O.T.U.S.
100
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791.
10
100
A group of citizens who decide on the guilt or innocence of someone on trial?
a criminal jury
100
The 2nd Amendment forbids the government from taking citizens' right to protect themselves. What, specifically, is this right?.
The right to Bear Arms.
100
This guarantees a citizen’s right not be tried twice for the same crime?
Double Jeopardy
100
Issued by a court or judge, this document, under the 4th Amendment, allows the police to arrest, search, or seize evidence legally.
a warrant
100
In the Tinker case, what war were the high school students protesting?
Vietnam War
200
These 5 rights are guaranteed under the First Amendment.
Speech, assembly, petition, press, religion
200
The 4th Amendment protects you from the government's desire to search your property, papers, or effects. What must the Government have to search our property?
a warrant
200
The 8th amendment stops the government from torturing people found guilty of a crime. What is forbidden?
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
200
This right under the 1st Amendment stops the government from censoring newspapers, magazines, and other media.
Freedom of the press
200
Where can the theory of States' Rights be found?
10th Amendment
200
In what case did a protester wear a jacket with a vulgar word to protest the draft?
Cohen v. California
300
What were the Bill of Rights written to secure?
Basic rights/liberties/freedoms?
300
The 6th amendment concerns the rights of individuals on trial. It guarantees us the right to have assistance from someone knowledgeable of the law. Who would this person be?
What is a lawyer.
300
Where are the powers given to the Federal Government listed? (Hint: Article VI)
U.S. Constitution
300
What part of the 5th amendment says the government must pay you if it takes your property? (two words)
Eminent Domain
300
Under the 6th Amendment, what can be provided to an accused person if they don't have enough money?
a lawyer, counsel, attorney
300
Established in Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire (1942), holds that speech which by its very utterance inflicts injury or tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace is not protected by the First Amendment.
Fighting Words (Doctrine)
400
The Bill of Rights were, in part, designed to give Americans the same kind of rights enjoyed by citizens of this country.
England/Britain
400
Part of the 5th Amendment forbids the government from making a person be a witness against themselves. What is this called?
No self-Incrimination
400
True of False: Civil cases can have jury trials?
True
400
What part of the 1st Amendment says that the government cannot force you to pray to a specific religion?
The Establishment Clause
400
Where can the right of Due Process of law be found?
5th Amendment
400
Law enforcement officials must advise suspects of their right to remain silent and to obtain an attorney during interrogations while in police custody.
Miranda v Arizona
500
Which amendment says that the government cannot place soldiers in our homes like they did with the Quartering Act?
Third amendment
500
A man is arrested and not put on trial for years. What part of the 6th amendment has been violated?
The right to a Speedy Trial
500
The 5th Amendment requires a decision by a group of people before a person can be charged with a serious crime by the government. What is this called?
A Grand Jury
500
The death penalty in the U.S. continues to be debated because of this part of the 8th Amendment.
Cruel and Unusual punishment
500
A police officer enters your home. They have no warrant or probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. What amendment is violated?
4th Amendment
500
In this case, the state of Connecticut wanted to control the decisions of married couples and violate their right to privacy.
Griswold v Connecticut
600
The right to determine the legality of the death penalty has not been specifically given to the Federal government in the U.S. Constitution. Who does this right belong to?
The states
600
Key rights the accused has, at trial, to prove their innocence. (...this one is difficult...)
The right to call and question witnesses
600
Where do you find Rights not listed other than those listed in the Constitution?
9th Amendment
600
The picture below is an example of a guarantee found in which TWO Amendments?
6th & 7th
600
Which political group felt that we needed a Bill of Rights to protect individuals and that the Legislative Branch should be more powerful than the Executive Branch?
The Anti-Federalists
600
What is the most recent 2nd Amendment case that states that gun regulations of guns be in historical tradition?
Braun case