Amendments 1-3
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
What is the 6th Amendment?
Criminal Trial Rights
What is the 7th Amendment?
Civil Trial Rights
Petition
The adoption of the Constitution depended upon what from the 13 states?
Ratification
Who combined five basic freedoms into the 1st Amendment?
James Madison
What type of rights are involved in the 5th Amendment?
Rights of citizens involved within the justice system.
What is the 8th Amendment?
Bail and Punishments
What is the act of forcibly taking control of a person or property?
Seizure
Who was the Vice President for George Washington?
John Adams
True or False. Freedom of expression is protected in all media, even when what people say offends others.
True
In the 6th Amendment, a person convicted of a crime has the right to ____ and ________ _______
fair and speedy trial
How many rights are listed in the 9th Amendment?
Not stated, a lot, unlimited, a bunch, not all rights are listed in 9th Amendment
Due Process
Who was in charge of crafting the chosen 12 amendments and presented it to Congress?
James Madison
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Quartering Troops in Homes
The 4th Amendment protects people and their belongings from what?
unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the 10th Amendment?
Powers Reserved to the States
The act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself.
Self-incrimination
What year did the Bill of Rights get ratified?
1791
List the five basic rights of the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government
Finish the sentence. "The fifth amendment also states that a person cannot be deprived of ____________________________________________________________.
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
What is an example of a power listed in the 10th Amendment?
Marriages, divorces, driving licenses, voting, state taxes, job and school requirements, rules for police, fire departments, etc.
Money or property given to the court to hold until the accused person shows up at trial
Bail
What is an example of a power reserved to the states? (10th Amendment)
marriages, divorce, driving licenses, voting, state taxes, rules for police