Vocabulary 1
The freedom to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment.
Civil Liberty
A person officially charged with a crime.
Accused
Describe the 2nd Amendment
The Right to Bear Arms/ Own a Weapon
Why would a citizen most likely use their Freedom of Petition?
A. To express their opinions
B. To encourage the government to do something for people of an area
C. Because they just feel like complaining
D. Both A & B
D. Both A & B
Which of the following rights is NOT protected under the First Amendment
A. Speech B. Owning a Weapon
B. Owning a Weapon
The banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain.
Censorship
Following established legal procedures.
Due Process
Describe the 3rd Amendment
Bans the Quartering (Housing) of Soldiers
The Bill of Rights is a part of which larger, important document?
A. The Declaration of Independence
B. The Constitution
B. The Constitution
What is the best example of a citizen's Freedom of Assembly?
A. Riots B. Having a School Assembly
B. Having a School Assembly
Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation
Slander
The right of the government to take private property and land for public use.
Eminent Domain
Describe the 5th Amendment
Guarantees Due Process and the right to remain silent
You and your friends decided to spray paint Dr. Ioppolo’s car. In return, Dr. I wants to sue you and take you to court to pay to have his car fixed. Which amendment lets Dr. Ioppolo do this?
A. Amendment 7
B. Amendment 9
A. Amendment 7
The 4th Amendment says Officers need a search warrant to look through and take your belongings for evidence, but what do Officers need to get a search warrant?
A.Probable Cause B. A Petition
A.Probable Cause
Written untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation.
Libel
A sum of money used as a security deposit, to ensure a person returns to court after they are released from jail.
Bail
Which amendment protects citizens from excessive bail and punishments
8th Amendment
Johnny is being investigated for robbing the Turkey Hill in Milford. In order to find evidence, the police demand to search Billy's cell phone. Billy says that without a warrant they will go against his 4th amendment right. What is Billy protected from?
A. Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
B. Self-Incrimination
A. Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Which of the following is the main protection that is given to citizens by the 5th Amendment?
A.The Right to remain silent C. Both A & B
B. The Right to due process
C. Both A & B
A court order allowing officers to search a person’s home or workplace for evidence
Search Warrant
Giving evidence of yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime.
Self incrimination
Which amendment states citizens have more rights than those listed in the Constitution
9th Amendment
How many amendments are there total?
A-10
B-27
B-27
All of the following are prevented under the 8th Amendment EXCEPT what?
A. Excessive Speech C. Excessive Fines
B. Cruel and Unusual Punishment D. Excessive Bails
A. Excessive Speech