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Vocab
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights (2)
Important Amendments
Extras
100

the right to vote

suffrage

100
3rd Amendment
Freedom from quartering (housing) soldiers
100
1st Amendment
Freedom of religious exercise; freedom from government establishing religion. Freedom of speech. Freedom to assemble. Freedom to petition the government. Freedom of the press.
100
26th Amendment
Right to vote guaranteed for any citizen at least 18 years old
100
What does it mean for someone to be given the assistance of counsel in a court hearing?
If someone cannot afford a lawyer, one must be appointed to them by the government. Double your points if you can name the amendment that allows this right.
200

the belief you are a danger to yourself, others, or a suspicion you are involved in criminal activity

probable cause

200
7th Amendment
Right to jury trial in civil cases when the value in the argument is more than $20
200
6th Amendment
Right to speedy trial. Right to impartial jury. Right to be informed of the charges upon which the accused is held. Right to legal counsel.
200
19th Amendment
Right to vote extended to women.
200
What has been the result of the constitutional protection of the 1st Amendment?
A more informed society and citizens being able to freely express themselves.
300

a tax charged in order to vote

poll tax

300
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms for a well regulated militia
300
4th Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. Warrants must only be issued upon probable cause, and shall be specific
300
24th Amendment
Right to vote without a poll tax.
300
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To guarantee rights that belong to every citizen.
400

the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution

double jeopardy

400
5th Amendment
Self Incrimination, double jeopardy, due process, just compensation for property
400
8th Amendment
Freedom from excessive bail or fines. Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
400
15th Amendment
Right to vote extended to racial and ethnic minorities.
400
During the Westward Expansion in the late 1800's, the government paid several homeowners for their property in order to build railways. What is this an expamle of?
Eminent Domain, double your points is you can name the amendment that allows this
500

a system of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle in the Fifth Amendment that a person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without appropriate legal procedures and protections

due process

500
9th Amendment
Individuals have rights in addition to the rights listed in amendments 1-8 and the constitution. Double your points if you can identify one of the rights recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court as being a 9th Amendment right.
500
10th Amendment
The federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution, any power not listed is left to the states or the people.
500
14th Amendment
Right to citizenship of any person born or naturalized in the United States. Right to equal protection of the national and state laws. Right to be free of any law that abridges the privileges or immunities of a citizen. Right to be free of any law that deprives a person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
500

In what year did black women gain the right to vote?

1965, with the passage of the Voting Rights Act.