Amendments Flashcards
Why did some delegates insist that a Bill of Rights be included in the Constitution?
The delegates were afraid the federal government would abuse the citizens’ individual rights.
How can an amendment be added to the Constitution?
If 2/3 of Congress and ¾ of the states agree to the amendment.
What freedoms does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom to:
Practice your religion.
Say or write your opinion truthfully.
Assemble peacefully.
What does the 2nd Amendment say about guns?
Citizens have the right to bear arms in order to form a militia.
What does the 3rd amendment state about quartering soldiers?
The government can force you to house soldiers during war but cannot during peacetime.
How does the 4th amendment address unlawful searches and seizures?
Police are required to have probable cause in order to get a search warrant to search private property.
How does the 8th amendment protect any citizen determined guilty of a crime?
They cannot be treated in cruel or unusual ways. No cruel or unusual punishments.
List 3 rights a citizen has while on trial for a crime.
Right to quick trial.
Right to a trial by jury.
Right to a lawyer.
In what way is the 21st Amendment unique?
Repealed the prohibition (18th amendment).
Who did the 13th Amendment impact and how?
Slaves. Slavery is illegal in the United States.
Who did the 26th Amendment impact and how?
18-year old’s. Gave them the right to vote.
What does double jeopardy mean? Can it happen?
Citizens cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
List 2 rights the 5th amendment protects for a citizen who is being charged with a crime.
Right to remain silent.
Right to a lawyer.
Right to the Grand Jury to determine proper accusation.
Define amend.
The change for the better.
Explain the 14th amendment.
All people born in America are citizens.
