AMENDMENTS BY IDEA
The second amendment gives the right to carry
(arms; weapons)
What amendment guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, and press and the rights to assemble and petition?
First
What is the right of individuals to speak their views without restrictions?
Freedom of speech
What part of government is responsible for making the laws?
legislative
Name 3 of the 5 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
religion, speech, assembly, press, petition
What amendment guarantees people accused of a crime certain rights and due process of the law?
5th
What is the right of individuals to print their views without restrictions?
freedom of the press
What part of government is responsible for carrying out the laws?
executive
Under the 10th amendment, all powers not given specifically by the federal government are given to who?
the states
What amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments?
8th
People have the right to a speedy and ___ trial.
public
What part of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
judicial
The third amendment says you are not allowed to ‘quarter’ soldiers. What does this mean?
House
What amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?
6th
When someone being arrested is read her rights and given a lawyer, it is part of a procedure named...
due process
What document protects the individual rights of the people?
Bill of Rights
According to the 5th amendment, when the government wants your land they must…
you pay for it
What amendment protects against general search warrants and from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th
What is the right of individuals to get together in a group to express their beliefs?
freedom of assembly
What document sets up the basic structure of government for a country?
Constitution