Text of the Amendments
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
A. 1st Amendment
B. 2nd Amendment
C. 3rd Amendment
D. 4th Amendment
1st Amendment
The idea that government must treat people fairly when it takes life, liberty, or property is part of your right to ________.
A. Prior Restraint
B. Due Process
C. Eminent Domain
D. No Self-Incrimination
Due Process
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as what?
A. Magna Carta
B. Articles of Confederation
C. Bill of Rights
D. The Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
What action is protected by the first amendment?
A. Trial by jury.
B. An organized protest.
C. Owning a jury.
D. Starting a riot.
An organized protest.
Which of these is NOT protected by the First Amendment?
A. A protest march against illegal immigration.
B. A Tweet criticizing a public official.
C. A cartoon making fun of religion.
D. A threat against someone's life.
A threat against someone's life.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
A. 4th Amendment
B. 8th Amendment
C. 9th Amendment
D. 10th Amendment
10th Amendment
What must police show before a judge will issue a search warrant?
A. Exclusions
B. Due Process
C. Probable Cause
D. Substantial Cause
Probable Cause
Rights that you have, but they are NOT listed in the Constitution.
Unenumerated Rights
Why is the Gideon v. Wainwright case important?
A. The cops should read a person their rights before an arrest.
B. The courts should provide an impartial jury.
C. The courts shouldn't put excessive bail if a person is poor.
D. The courts should provide counsel if a person is too poor.
The courts should provide counsel if a person is too poor.
Why is the Miranda v. Arizona case important today?
A. Everyone must be informed of their rights before an arrest.
B. Everyone must have a speedy trial.
C. Everyone must be provided a lawyer.
D. Everyone must be protected against unusual punishment.
Everyone must be informed of their rights before an arrest.
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
9th Amendment
The 5th Amendment principle that states you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
No Double Jeopardy
This gives government the power to take your property.
Eminent Domain
What is the topic of the 3rd amendment?
Quartering Soldiers
This amendment guarantees your right to confront your accuser and call witnesses.
6th Amendment
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
5th Amendment
The act of censoring speech before it is published. This is unconstitutional in the U.S.
Prior Restraint
The distribution of power in government between the states and the federal government. Established by the Tenth Amendment.
Federalism
Before a search can happen, what must police have?
A warrant signed by a judge.
What must police show before a judge will issue a search warrant?
Probable Cause
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."
6th Amendment
When a defendant can ask for his trial to be elsewhere if the current jurisdiction is too biased.
Change of Venue
In __________ ___________, a defendant has the right to summon any witness in his favor. The witness is forced to comply.
Compulsory Process
Name two of the five freedoms of expression from the First Amendment.
Freedom of Religion, Press, Assembly, Speech, and Petition
The government can take private property only if it meets what two requirements?
1. The property is useful to the public (public use).
2. The owner of the property receives a fair market value.