The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
The Bill of Rights
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Which group is responsible for protecting the rights listed in the Bill of Rights?
The Supreme Court
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What must someone obtain to search your belongings?
A Warrant
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What does it mean when someone says "I plead the 5th"?
They have the right to refuse to answer questions or self incriminate themselves.
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True or False: The Bill of Rights says you have the right to privacy.
False
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Who is responsible for creating the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
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Who stated that their should be a separation of Church and State?
Thomas Jefferson
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Who issues Warrants?
Judges
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What is double jeopardy?
You cannot be tried for the same crime and instance more than once.
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All rights not specifically listed in the constitution are retained by the
people
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Under the Constitution, 3/4 of the states must ___ an amendment for an amendment to become law.
Ratify
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What does the separation of church and state mean?
The principle that government must maintain an attitude of neutrality toward religion.
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What does the Fourth Amendment protect you from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
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What must the government provide you, according to the 6th amendment, if you cannot afford one?
Lawyer/Attorney.
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Powers not given to the national government by the Constitution are "reserved to the ___"
States
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What did Federalists' say they would do if nine states ratified the Constitution?
Add the Bill of Rights later.
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What is included in the First Amendment to the Constitution?
A. the basic freedoms of all people
B. the three branches of government
C. the structure of the federal system
D. the responsibilities of the president
A. the basic freedoms of all people.
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What does the right to bear arms mean and what amendment protects this right?
To own guns. Second Amendment.
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What does the 8th amendment protect you from?
excessive fines, excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment
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Who is responsible, according to the 10th amendment, for regulating speed limits, building schools, handing out licenses, etc..?
The States
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What is an amendment?
A Change
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What 5 freedoms do you have under the First Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly.
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What are 3 instances when a warrant is not needed to search someone or something?
Probable cause, reasonable suspicion, plain sight, someone's life is in danger.
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When a cop says "You have the right to remain silent", which amendment is he reminding you of?
The Fifth Amendment
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Give an example of a right you have that is not specially listed in the Constitution.