Bill of Rights

Question 1

Bill of Rights

Answer 1

first 10 Amendments of Constitution

written by James Madison

Question 2

slander

Answer 2

spoken lies that damage one’s reputation

Question 3

due process

Answer 3

fair treatment through normal judicial system

Question 4

loose constructionism

Answer 4

broad interpretation of Constitution

favors more power to national government

Question 5

political speech

Answer 5

speech which questions government

Question 6

search warrant

Answer 6

written authorization from a court which specifies what is to be searched for and where is to be searched

Question 7

compelling state interest

Answer 7

reason for government to restrict rights

Question 8

double jeopardy

Answer 8

subjecting of a person to a second trial or punishment for the same offense for which the person has already been tried or punished

Question 9

strict constructionism

Answer 9

narrow interpretation of Constitution

favors more power to state governments

Question 10

content neutrality

Answer 10

doctrine which states that speech may not be restricted based on its message alone

Question 11

libel

Answer 11

printed lies that damage a person’s reputation

Question 12

probable cause

Answer 12

reasonable cause for issuing a search warrant or making an arrest

more than mere suspicion

Question 13

symbolic speech

Answer 13

nonverbal communication used to convey a message or an idea

protected under 1^st amendment by Supreme Court

Question 14

amendment process

Answer 14

congress proposes amendments with a two-thirds majority vote

state governments must ratify proposed amendments with a three-fourths majority vote

Question 15

significance of difficulty of amendment process

Answer 15

overwhelming support is necessary to change the Constitution

requires the amendments to be on a very important issue

uses federalism

president has no power over amendments to Constitution

Question 16

number of amendments to the Constitution

Answer 16

27

Question 17

1^st Amendment

Answer 17

protects freedom of religion

protects freedom of speech

protects freedom of press

protects right to assemble

protects right to petition

Question 18

4^th Amendment

Answer 18

prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures

prohibits issue of warrants without probable cause

mandates that all warrants specify the items to be searched for and where is to be seached

Question 19

5^th Amendment

Answer 19

protects right to not testify in court except upon indictment of a grand jury

prohibits being tried or punished for the same crime twice

protects the right to not incriminate oneself

prohibits the deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process

prohibits eminent domain without just compensation

Question 20

6^th Amendment

Answer 20

protects right to speedy and public trial

protects right to jury trial

mandates trials to be held in district where crime had allegedly been committed

protects right to know one’s charges brought against them

Question 21

Schenck v. United States (1919)

Answer 21

Schenk was arrested for printing and distributing anti-drafting leaflets to drafted soldiers

Supreme Court ruled that the government can restrict speech if it creates a “clear and present danger” to the government during wartime (United States)

Question 22

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

Answer 22

Gideon was tried by the state of Florida for petty theft without being appointed a council

Supreme Court ruled that the right to council, granted by the 6th Amendment, is a fundamental right applied to states via the 14th Amendment (Gideon)

Question 23

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Answer 23

Miranda was coerced into formally confessing to crimes by police officers

Supreme Court ruled that Miranda’s confession must be omitted because the police officers failed to inform him of his rights protected by the 5th Amendment and 6th Amendment (Miranda)

Question 24

New Jersey v. TLO (1985)

Answer 24

TLO’s bag was searched after she was caught smoking on school property

Supreme Court ruled that a search of a student’s possessions was not unreasonable under the 4th Amendment (New Jersey)