Bill of RIghts Flashcards
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, under unreasonable searches and seizures is protected under which amendment?
The 4th Amendment
What is the purpose of the Grand Jury?
A Grand Jury decides if there is enough evidence to bring you to trial.
What is the purpose of a Petite Jury?
A Petite Jury decides whether you are guilty or innocent
What is Bail?
A sum of money posted to guarantee you will appear for your court date.
Whose rights are preserved under the 10th Amendment?
The States rights.
What is a Bench Trial?
When you wave the right to a jury and let a judge make the ruling.
The first 10 Amendments under the Constitution are known as the _________
Bill of Rights
What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?
A civil case is a dispute between two or more companies involving money. A criminal case is a case in which a person is accused of committing a crime.
What is Eminent Domain?
Allows for private property to be purchased for public use.
What five things are protected in the 1st Amendment?
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of the press
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of petition
List four protections of the accused person under the 5th and 6th Amendments:
- The right to a grand jury (25)
- Protects the accused against “double jeopardy”
- Right to a speedy, public trial
- Right to witnesses
Which Amendment protects us against “cruel and unusual” punishment?
The 8th Amendment (Punishment of Crimes)
In general, what do the Bill of Rights protect?
They protect the rights of the people.
Who was the author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The ______________ is the “soul” of the Constition
Bill of Rights
