Bill Of Right Flashcards
What does the first amendment protect?
Protects freedom of speech, religion, freedom of press, assembly, and addressing the government
What else is i the first amendment?
The establishment clause, te exercise clause and libel
What is libel
Intentional injury to someones reputation
What does the second amendment protect
The right to bear arms
Is the right to own forearms individual right or state?
Individual
What does the third amendment protect?
Prevents citizens from having to house troops
What does the fourth amendment protect?
That police must have a probable cause or a warrant signed by a judge indicating where and what they are looking for
What else does the fourth amendment do?
It provides law for search and seizure requirements gov agents must follow
What does te fifth amendment protect?
The right to a grand jury prevents double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, and property seizure and eminent domain
What is the right to a grand jury?
People who lsiten to a case and decide if it hould be tried
What is double jeopardy?
Cant b harge two times for same crime
Self incrimination
The right to remain silent
Due process
Cant be deprived of life liberty and property
Property seizure and eminent domain
Government has the power tk seize property but owners must recieve just compensation
What right does the sixth amendment protect?
Right to a speedy trial, right to an unbiased jury, right of being able to confront the accuser, and right to a lawyer
