Bill of Rights

Question 1

When were the first 10 amendments approved?

Answer 1

1791

Question 2

1

Answer 2

state religion is illegal

freedom of press, speech, right to assemble and petition the gov’t

Question 3

2

Answer 3

right to bear arrms

Question 4

3

Answer 4

troops can’t stay in homes w/o consent

Question 5

4

probable cause:

Answer 5

protects against unreasonable search and seizure

necessary evidence for search warrants

Question 6

5

double jeopardy:
self-incrimination:
guarantee of due process:
eminent domain:

Answer 6

establishes grand jury

can’t be tried for same crime twice
can’t testify against yourself
legal rights are protected
compensation for private property take for public use

Question 7

6

Answer 7

right to a speedy trial by impartial jury, right to representation, right to be informed of charges

Question 8

7

Answer 8

trial by jury in most civil cases

Question 9

8

Answer 9

prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

Question 10

9

Answer 10

does not deny ppl any rights not specifically mentioned in constitution

Question 11

10

Answer 11

gives to the states or the people

powers not granted to congress or denied to the states

Question 12

11

Answer 12

state can’t be sued by individuals in another state

Question 13

12

Answer 13

electors cast separate votes for president and vp

Question 14

13

Answer 14

SLAVERY ABOLISHED

Question 15

14

Answer 15

segregation is unconsitutional- all ppl born in u.s. have equal rights

Question 16

15

Answer 16

slaves earn right to vote. can’t deny vote based on race, color, or slavery

Question 17

16

Answer 17

federal income tax starts

Question 18

17

Answer 18

senators directly elected

Question 19

18

Answer 19

prohibition

Question 20

19

Answer 20

CAN’T DENY VOTE BASED ON SEX

Question 21

20

Answer 21

dates of presidential inaguration and opening of congress

Question 22

21

Answer 22

prohibition repealed

Question 23

22

Answer 23

limit of president to 2 terms

Question 24

23

Answer 24

citizens of d.c. can vote for president

Question 25

24

Answer 25

poll tax is illegal

Question 26

25

Answer 26

deals w/ succession of president and vp

Question 27

26

Answer 27

voting age set at 18

Question 28

27

Answer 28

limits when pay raises for congress can be enacted