Bill of Rights Flashcards
Amendment
A change or fix
Bill of Rights
The first amendments of the Constitution that state the rights of the people
How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
Amendment 1
Freedom of
1) Religion
2) Press
3) Speech
4) Assembly
5) Petition
Amendment 2
The right to bear arms
Amendment 3
Quartering of soldiers is okay but only with the consent of the owner.
Amendment 4
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires a warrant.
(Search) Warrant
A document issued by a sheriff or judge that gives the holder permission to search the area described in the document
Arrest Warrant
A document similar to a search warrant but for arresting someone instead
Amendment 5
1) Accused by a grand jury
2) No double jeopardy
3) No self incrimination
4) Due process of law
5) If property is taken by the government, a fair price must be paid
Jury or Grand Jury
A group of people who decide wether a person is guilty of a crime or not
Double Jeopardy
Being tried twice for the same crime
Self Incrimination
Testifying against ones self
Due Process of Law
Being entitled to a fair hearing
Amendment 6
1) Right to a speedy and public trial
2) Told of charges placed against him/her
3) Allowed to have a lawyer if he/she can not afford one
Amendment 7
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Amendment 8
Forbids excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 9
States that people have rights that are not listed in the Constitution
Amendment 10
States that powers that don’t belong to the federal government belong to the states
Year the bill of rights was ratified
1791
Why did Americans insist on adding a Bill of Rights?
They wanted to be certain their rights would be protected
Why did the framers of the constitution make it difficult to amend the Constitution?
The Constitution is the highest law in the land and it effects everyone.
Name the two methods for proposing an amendment to the Constitution
1) 2/3 of Congress propose a change
2) 2/3 of the State Legislators call for a special convention to propose a change
Name the two methods for ratifying an amendment to the Constitution
1) 3/4 of the State Legislatures approve it.
2) 3/4 of special conventions approve it.
