Amendments
The 8th Amendment protects people from what?
The 8th Amendment protects us against cruel and unusual punishments
Why was the Bill of Rights made?
To appease Anti-Federalists and provide protection for individual freedoms
What was the topic of Federalist 51
The structure of the government and the need for checks and balances between branches
What are the two clauses about religion in the First Amendment?
Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause
Which Amendment was incorporated into McDonald v. Chicago?
The Second Amendment
What rights does the 9th Amendment imply for individuals?
It protects individual rights from being taken away by the government because of civil issues
Where in the Bill of Rights is the protection of the right to privacy said?
Trick question. The right to privacy is never specifically stated in the Bill of Rights
What was the topic of Federalist 70
Hamilton argues for a strong single president
Explain the Free Speech Clause.
Protection for the right to express oneself without government interference. Not absolute; exceptions like incitement, slander, libel, defemation (Time/place/manor)
How did the Courts rule in Engel v Vitale?
it was unconstitutional for the school to play an official school prayer over PA and encourage others to participate in said prayer. Violated establishment clause.
What does the 14th Amendment say?
It guarantees citizenship and equal liberties for all persons born/naturalized in the US
Name all of the Bill of Rights amendments and their protections
1. Protects speech, press, assembly, religion, petition
2. Right to bear arms
3. Protection against soldiers entering your home without consent
Protection against unlawful search and seizure without a warrant
Protection agasint self incrimination (miranda rule)
The right to a speedy trial
Right to a jury
Protection against cruel and unusual punishments
Enumerated powers (protects things not specifically said in the Bill of Rights, right to privacy) also protect against the gov taking individual freedoms for civil issues
Reserved powers (gives power to the states)
What was the topic of Federalist 78
Hamilton explains the importance of the judiciary
What makes the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment so important?
Brings the Bill of Rights Amendments to the states
What did the court rule for Tinker v Des Moines?
Wearing the black armbands as a form of protest was allowed because it was a form of free speech and did not disrupt learning.
What did the 24th Amendment protect?
It abolishes poll taxes and literacy tests in voting
Which Bill of Rights amendment gives the states reserved powers?
10th Amendment
What was the topic of Federalist 10
A strong federal government can protect the liberty of the citizens
What makes the Due process clauses of the 5th and 14th Amendments different?
The Due Process Clause of the 5th Amendment gives protection against the government taking an individual’s LIFE, LIBERTY, or PROPERTY. The Due process clause of the 14th Amendment incorporates the Bill of Rights Amendments to the states.
Which one of our required Court cases was an incorporation case?
Roe v Wade
Why was the 26th Amendment made?
People thought it was unfair that the voting age was 21, but the age to be drafted in wars was 18
Which amendment protects the right to jury?
7th Amendment
What was the topic of Federalist 50
Argues against the idea of correcting constitutional infections
What is the Exclusionary Rule of the 5th Amendment?
The police don’t have to read you your rights if there is an active threat in the community
What was the precedent set by Shneck v US?
Not all forms of free speech are acceptable and can be seen as harmful because, in this case, they can hurt war efforts.