Vocab Part 1
When the government or another group blocks or limits what people can say, write, or show.
What is Censorship?
We have the right to practice any religion we choose. We have the right to say what we would like (in most cases). We have the freedom to print our opinions in newspapers, books, and magazines. Citizens are allowed to sign petitions and present them to the government. Americans are allowed to join together peacefully in groups of any size.
What is Amendment 1?
There are 20 Amendments in the bill of rights
What is False?
We have the right to a speedy and public trial. You should not have to wait many years for your trial to start
What is Amendment 6?
The branch of government that makes sure laws are carried out; it includes the president.
What is Executive?
When someone says something untrue about another person to hurt their reputation.
What is Slander?
We have the right to own guns
What is Amendment 2?
TRUE OR FALSE: We still use the Bill of Rights to this day
What is True?
You have the right to a jury trial in private cases, like when you are suing someone. The amount of damage must be more than $20
What is Amendment 7?
The branch of government that decides what laws mean and if they are fair; it includes the courts.
What is Judicial?
When someone writes or post something untrue about another person to hurt their reputation.
What is Libel?
Americans cannot be forced to let soldiers live in their homes
What is Amendment 3?
BONUS VOCAB : A promise to tell the truth or to do a job faithfully.
What is Oath?
In this amendment, cruel and unusual punishment is outlawed. Also, if you are charged with a crime, the judge cannot set an unreasonable bail amount
What is Amendment 8?
The branch of government that makes the laws; it includes Congress.
What is Legislative?
A written request that people sign to ask the government or a leader to make a change.
What is Petition?
This amendment protects our privacy. The police cannot search your body or property without a warrant from a judge
What is Amendment 4?
TRUE OR FALSE : Anti-Federalist were the huge supporters of The Bill of Rights
What is True?
This amendment tells us that Americans have rights that are not listed in the constitution.
What is Amendment 9?
A person in a court who listens to a case and makes decisions based on the law.
What is Judge?
When the president or a governor refuses to sign a bill, stopping it from becoming a law.
What is Veto?
We have the right to a fair, legal trial if we are accused of a crime. You don't have to say things in court that show you are guilty of a crime.
What is Amendment 5?
BONUS VOCAB: When a person running for office tries to convince people to vote for them.
What is Campaign?
Power that was not given to the U.S Government by the Constitution belongs to the states or to the people
What is Amendment 10?
A group of citizens who listen to a case in court and help decide if someone is guilty or not.
What is Jury?