Preamble/Random
The preamble comes before which important document?
The constitution/bill of rights
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech and religion?
Amendment 1
What does the Fourth Amendment protect people from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
What kind of punishments are forbidden by the Eighth Amendment?
Cruel and Unusual
The first 10 amendments of the constitution are referred to as what?
The Bill of Rights
According to the Third Amendment, can soldiers be quartered in private homes during peacetime without consent?
no
What must police have to search a person’s house according to the Fourth Amendment?
A warrant
Which word from the text means either calm or peace?
Tranquility
What are the first three words of the preamble?
"We the people"
What right is protected by the Second Amendment?
The right to bare arms.
What is the minimum amount in controversy (money) for a civil trial to have a jury under the Seventh Amendment?
Twenty Dollars
Please state the definition of compel and use it in a sentence.
To force or strongly suggest someone does something, Sentences will vary
Who does the Bill of Rights protect?
ALL US CITIZENS
What five freedoms are protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion, freedom to petition, freedom to assemble
What does the Ninth Amendment say about rights that are not specifically listed?
They are still protected, even if not listed.
Please provide a definition of ordain and use it in a sentence.
To come into possession of or to receive. Sentence answers may vary.
What type of group is mentioned in the Second Amendment as necessary for security?
A militia.
Who are the reserved powers given to according to the Tenth Amendment?
The states or the people.
Which amendment protects your Miranda Rights, rights of the accused.
Amendment 5