Vocab
Freedom to think and act how you choose; protected from government abuse.
Civil Liberties
What was the common issue in Tinker vs Des Moines and Texas vs Johnson, and what amendment was at play?
Symbolic Speech under the 1st amendment
The 5 freedoms of the First Amendment
R: Religion
A: Assembly
P: Petition
P: Press
S: Speech
Section of the constitution that protects individual rights.
Bill of Rights
What is the difference between the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment?
Free Exercise: You may practice any faith in the way you see fit, without government interference.
Establishment: Government cannot establish an official religion, or promote a religion.
Section of the Constitution which protects individual rights, including rights of the accused and RAPPS.
Bill of Rights
Which court case centered on the 5th amendment protection from self-incrimination, and the 6th amendment's right to an attorney?
These amendments are all about Due Process of Law/Rights of the Accused.
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
This amendment assured that all US Citizens will get equal protection and due process of law, as well as applying the Bill of Rights to all state governments and laws.
14th Amendment
True or false: The size of legal firearms is an issue that pertains to an interpretation of an amendment in the Bill of Rights.
True: 2nd Amendment
Suffrage
The Right to Vote
This court case involved a NY state law that mandated an optional prayer in public schools.
Engle vs Vitale
This amendment includes protection from Double Jeopardy, protection from self-incrimination, and the right to a grand jury hearing.
5th Amendment
Amendments that limit the Government
1st: RAPPS
5th: Double Jeopardy
Newspapers and media outlets are most affected by which amendment?
1st
Fair treatment through the judicial system.
Due Process of Law
Case involving the 6th Amendment's right to an attorney, even if you can't afford one.
Gideon v Wainwright
8th Amendment
Amendments that protect the individual:
6th, among others
Women protesting a lack of suffrage in the early 20th century were exercising what right?
Assembly and petition in the 1st Amendment
Amendment that provides for Due Process and Equal protection of the law for people who meet the definition of citizenship.
14th Amendment
This case said that, in schools, students do NOT have the same rights as adults.
New Jersey vs TLO
What is protected by the 8th amendment?
Cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail and fines.
These amendments all promoted equality.
15th: Granted african-american men the write to vote
19th: Women's suffrage
24th: Eliminated poll tax
26th: Suffrage extended to 18 year olds
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Primary: Source written by someone who was present or witnessed the event.
Secondary: Written about an event by someone who was not present.