Bill of Rights
Name ONE of the five freedoms in the First Amendment
speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition
Name a right found in the 5th Amendment
no double jeopardy, right to remain silent, just compensation for takings, guarantee of due process
Which Amendment # gave women the right to vote?
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Prohibition
How long is a term on the Supreme Court?
Life
What is the 2nd Amendment about?
The Right to Bear Arms
Name a right found in the 6th Amendment
Speedy, Public Trial, Right to Counsel
Which Amendment # gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
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End of Prohibition
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
House of Reps and Senate
What is the general purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect citizens' basic freedoms from being harmed by the federal government.
Name a right in the 8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual fines or punishments
Which Amendment # gave all men regardless of skin color the right to vote?
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8
Cruel, Unusual Punishment / Fines
Define the vocab term 'Amendment.'
A change / modification to the US Constitution
What is the 4th Amendment about?
privacy, search, seizure, warrants, etc
Rights read to you by law enforcement when you are being arrested / charged.
"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 speak with an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you..."
Which Amendment # ensures equal protection under the law for all?
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3
Quartering Soldiers
Name a person/ role in the executive branch BESIDES the President and VP
Cabinet Secretary, EOP Staff, Bureaucratic Agencies
Was the Bill of Rights passed at the same time as the US Constitution? Explain the significance of the historical context of this era.
NO, the BoR was passed a few years after the Constitution because the Anti-Federalists insisted we needed additional protections against tyranny.
Describe 'Due Process' of law
The requirement that the government must follow a consistent procedure when accusing someone of a crime, holding a trial, and depriving someone of their rights during imprisonment, etc.
Which Amendment # banned poll taxes?
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10
Reserved Powers to the States
Give an example of the Legislative Branch utilizing checks and balances with another branch
Impeach officials, overrule presidential vetos, approve of SCOTUS and federal nominations, etc