Bill
This is a document is comprised of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights
This amendment protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable search and seizures of their property, not without a warrant and probable cause.
4th Amendment
This is the final amendment in the Bill of Rights and states that that the powers not expressed in the Constitution or given to the states by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people.
10th Amendment
What is the introduction to the United States Constitution?
The Preamble
No, what John did is called Libel. Printing Libel online like John did is not protected by the 1st amendment because it infringed on Suzy's rights.
This amendment says that we can "bear arms"
2nd Amendment
This amendment provides U.S. citizens with the right to a trial by a jury of their peers, in civil court.
7th amendment
What group of people fought for the Bill of Rights to made?
The Anti-Federalists
What are the three branches laid out in the Constitution?
Executive Branch- Article 2
Legislative Branch- Article 1
Judicial Branch- Article 3
Jesse is considered a suspect by local authorities for a crime that he may not have committed. These authorities do not get his permission to search his car or house and do not have a warrant. Are any of Jesse's rights being violated by this action?
Yes, the 4th amendment gives all U.S. citizens protection from unwarranted searches and seizures of their property. Since the authorities did not ask for permission or have a warrant, they are not acting within the law in this instance.
This amendment is most often used in court when someone on trial say "I plead the ___".
5th Amendment
This amendment protects U.S. citizens from having their rights, which are not enumerated in the U.S. Constitution, being disparaged by the government.
9th Amendment
What group of people wanted to ratify the U.S. Constitution without adding the Bill of Rights?
The Federalists
What is 'when power within a government is divided into separate parts, where each part has its own powers'.
Separation of Powers
Jordan is asked to testify in court for a case involving a group he is connected to. The questions he is being asked can cause him to incriminate himself. He chooses to plead the 5th. Does he have this right?
Yes, the 5th amendment allows a person to not self-incriminate themselves in court. This means that they can but they are not obligated to.
This amendment says that U.S. citizens have the right to freedom of speech, assembly, religion, press, and to petition the government to redress grievances.
1st Amendment
This amendment provides U.S. citizens the right to a fair and speedy trial, where they have counsel provided for their defense.
6th Amendment
The Bill of Rights was ratified after what document was ratified in 1787?
The United States Constitution
What is 'when the different branches of government can check up on the other branches and keep them in check'?
Checks and Balances
Richard is put into jail for stealing a candy bar from a Publix store. The judge wants to have his hand cut off as punishment. Is one of Richard's rights being violated?
Yes, Richard's crime is not a major crime so the punishment of losing a limb does not fit the crime and could be seen as cruel and usual. Richard is protected from cruel and unusual punishment by the 8th amendment.
This amendment protects U.S. citizens from having to quarter soldiers in their houses.
3rd Amendment
This amendment states that "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. "
8th amendment
What was leading the United States before the Constitution?
What rights do I have within court?
5th, 6th, 7th Amendments state that:
5th- no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, and right to due process
6th- right to counsel, right to know what you are being charged with, and right to a fair and speedy trial
7th- right to trial by jury
Jessica is living near a military base and her house is large enough to house soldiers. The government decides to use Jessica's house to quarter soldiers because they do not have enough space at the military base. They have not asked her if that is okay and it is not in a manner prescribed by law. Is this infringing on Jessica's rights as a U.S. citizen?