bill of rights
This was the main purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
protect individual freedoms
The First Amendment protects this number of basic freedoms.
5
This amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial.
6th
This process made most of the Bill of Rights apply to the states.
incorporation
Religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
1st
Civil liberties are freedoms protected from this.
gov. interference
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and this.
petition
This protects someone from being tried twice for the same crime.
double jeopardy
Incorporation occurred through this amendment.
14th amendment
Unreasonable searches and seizures
4th
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th
This clause prevents the government from creating an official religion.
establishment clause
This amendment protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process.
5th
The Supreme Court can place limits on freedoms to protect this.
public safety (common good)
Speedy and public trial
6th
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
8th
This clause protects the right to practice religion freely.
free exercise clause
The government must usually have this and a warrant to conduct a legal search.
probable cause
This prevents government from stopping speech before it is published.
prior restraint
Cruel and unusual punishment
8th
This constitutional principle requires fair legal procedures.
due process
Communication through actions or symbols is known as this.
symbolic speech
This concept ensures people are not punished without fair procedures and evidence.
The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of this document.
constitution
Due process and protection from self-incrimination
5th