Citizenship
The first step to being an American Citizen is to pass this test.
What is a Literacy Test? Includes history and civics.
Miranda v. Arizona created this right; most often heard during arrests.
What are Miranda rights? The right to remain silent
This clause prohibits barbaric methods of punishment.
What is Cruel and Unusual?
This clause protects citizens' right to enjoy their religions so long as it does not inhibit other people's rights.
What is Free Exercise?
This type of crime results in little jail time and small fines
What is a misdemeanor?
To have this, your record is compared to other residents of your community.
What is Good Moral Character?
Furman v. Georgia set this precedent.
What is the outlawing of the death penalty?
This clause prohibits you from being tried for the same exact offense.
What is Double Jeopardy?
This clause requires the money needed for freedom to be proportionate to the crime committed.
What is Reasonable Bail?
This money is paid to the government after a crime is committed.
What is a fine?
Communists and those with relations to authoritarian regimes will be denied citizenship based on this principle.
What is Attachment to the Constitution?
Gideon v. Wainwright created this right. Usually is upheld during court proceedings.
What is the right to an attorney?
This clause prohibits the government from establishing a national or official religion
What is the Establishment Clause?
This clause created a hierarchy of constitutional rights so that some freedoms are protected more than others
What is Preferred Position?
This type of crime most often results in large fines, long jail time, and even the Death Penalty.
What is a Felony?
The difference between an asylee and a refugee
What is nothing? (also skin color)
New York Times v. the U.S. ruled that this term shouldn't be used as a blanket for national defense.
What is Prior Restraint?
This clause established fair trial procedures that must take place before life, liberty, or property are taken.
What is Due Process?
This clause prohibits discrimination in law or court cases
What is Equal Protection?
This type of money is paid to the victim of a crime.
What is Restitution?
Name two voluntary duties of being a citizen.
What is voting, staying informed, community involvement, tolerance, and passing it on?
Mapp v. Ohio strengthened the fourth amendment by doing this.
What is making it invalid to use evidence that was obtained illegally? Also known as the Exclusionary Clause
This clause builds toys and delivers them all around the world.
Who is Santa?
This doctrine established that the SC could distinguish between language that discredits and language that will result in action.
What is the Bad Tendency Doctrine?
Keeping a steady job, maintaining sobriety, and staying crime-free are all aspects of this punishment.
What is probation?