Vocab 1
The division between religion and government.
Separation of church and state
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans.
Bill of Rights
Right to bear arms
Amendment 2
Basic human freedoms
Amendment 1
Prohibits quartering of soldiers
Amendment 3
The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens.
Civil rights
Money or property an accused person gives to court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial.
Bail
Not all rights are listed in the constitution.
Amendment 9
Unreasonable search and seizure
Amendment 4
Abolished slavery
Amendment 13
Serving on a jury.
Jury Duty
The fair application of the law to one’s case.
Due process of law
Prohibits cruel or unusual punishment. Set bail
Amendment 8
Fair trial and Due process of law
Amendment 5
Trial by jury
Amendment 7
The power of the government to take private property for public use.
Eminent domain
The right to vote.
Suffrage
Rights of the accused to have a lawyer present
Amendment 6
Grants full citizenship to African Americans.
Amendment 14
Women's Suffrage
Amendment 19
Limited by law to a certain amount per household.
Rationed
Testifying against oneself.
Self-incrimination
D.C. citizens have the right to vote for president
Amendment 23
Abolished poll taxes
Amendment 24
Voting age lowered to 18
Amendment 26