Amendments 1-5
This amendment protects freedom of press, assembly, and petition.
1st Amendment
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
6th Amendment
A student newspaper publishes an article criticizing the principal and cannot be censored.
1st Amendment
This thinker argued that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
In this system, citizens vote directly on laws and decisions
Direct Democracy
This amendment protects citizens from soldiers being housed in their homes during peacetime.
3rd Amendment
This amendment bans cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
Police search a car without probable cause or a warrant, and evidence is thrown out in court.
4th Amendment
This philosopher promoted separation of powers into branches of government.
Baron de Montesquieu
In this government, one ruler holds total power, often inherited through family lines.
Absolute Monarchy
Police generally need this legal document to search your house.
Warrant
This amendment gives citizens the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
7th Amendment
A suspect refuses to answer police questions to avoid self-incrimination
5th Amendment
This thinker believed government should be based on the “social contract” and the will of the people.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
A system of government where power is held by a few.
Oligarchy
5th Amendment
This amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states or the people.
10th Amendment
A defendant who cannot afford a lawyer is given one by the court.
6th Amendment
The idea that government gets its power from the people is called this.
Consent of the Governed
In this system, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
Republic
This amendment guarentees the right to own and carry weapons
2nd Amendment
This amendment states that people have rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.
9th Amendment
A judge sets bail at $5 million for a minor theft.
8th Amendment
This Enlightenment idea says laws should apply equally to everyone, including leaders.
Rule of Law
This form of government is controlled by one leader or small group with little political freedom.
Autocracy, Dictatorship, Totalitarianism