bill of rights

Question 1

list the six rights in the first amendment

Answer 1

religion speech press petition assembly

Question 2

according to the second amendment why is the government prohibited from infringing on the right to keep and bear arms

Answer 2

a well regulated militia is needed to keep citizens free.

Question 3

when can soldiers be quartered in the home of a citizen against his will

Answer 3

soldiers can be quartered in the home of a citizen without consent or due process rights have being followed

Question 4

what forbids law enforcement from

Answer 4

they must have probable cause and a warrant

Question 5

can a person be forced to testify in her own trial

Answer 5

a person can not be forced to testify in her own trial

Question 6

can the government take property from an individual

Answer 6

the government can take property away from a citizen if the due process law if followed and the individual receives compensation

Question 7

examine the sixth amendment and list 5 protections that a person has during a criminal procedure

Answer 7

a speedy and public trial
right to know what you are accused of
to confront witnesses who are against you
to have witnesses who are for you
to have a lawyer

Question 8

aside from criminal cases in what types of cases are defendants guaranteed a jury trial

Answer 8

citizens are guaranteed a trial in civil cases

Question 9

what restrictions does the eighth amendment place on bail and punishment

Answer 9

punishment and bail cannot be to excessive

Question 10

who retains certain rights not mentioned in the constitution

Answer 10

and rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people