Because you can worship any god without fear of persecution, you have the freedom of what?
Religion
100
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
100
What is the Miranda Warning?
You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law, you have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.
200
Congress is made up of what two houses?
House of Representatives, Senate
200
The Constitution was written to set up what kind of government?
A Democratic Government
200
What freedom allows newspapers to print what they want?
Freedom of the Press
200
What is Double Jeopardy?
Cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
200
What does "I plead the fifth" mean?
I am choosing to remain silent under my fifth amendment right.
300
Name the Three Branches of Government (Their proper names)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
300
What is the definition of Amendment?
An addition to the Constitution
300
How does Law Enforcement break up protesters without violating their first amendment rights?
Use of the LRAD
300
What rights are given to the people in the 2nd Amendment?
The right to own a gun.
300
In what situation does the Miranda Warning not apply?
In acts of terrorism where the threat is still present
400
What is the system of Checks and Balances?
System that is designed to prevent one branch of the government from gaining power over the other two.
400
How many Articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
7
400
Edward Snowden exercised his freedom of speech by leaking information to the public on the Government's system of scanning all electronic communication. He still had to run to ensure his safety from our government, why is that?
His freedom of speech does not trump National Security.
400
Which right is given in the third amendment?
A soldier cannot stay in your home without your permission
400
What is spousal privilege?
A spouse cannot be forced to be a witness against
500
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The President
500
Popular Sovereignty gives people the right to what?
Right to vote, elect their government officials
500
Name the Five Freedoms/Rights granted in the First Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Right to Assemble, Right to Protest
500
Which Amendment protects against Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
8th Amendment
500
Which Amendment requires police to need a warrant to enter a home or take property?