Bill Of Rights History 8 Flashcards
What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Press, Religion, Petition, Assembly and Speech
What did the 1st amendment create between church and state?
Wall Of Separation
“Congress shall make no law ____ the freedom of speech”
Abridging
What does abridge mean?
To shorten or curtail
What did Freedom of Speech do for the gov’t
It worked as a marketplace of ideas
What are 3 restrictions on free speech?
Defamation, Slander and Hate Speech
Why would student speech rights be different?
Because schools do have the right to maintain school discipline since it is for educational objectives
What is Freedom of Press free and independent of?
Gov’t
What is a limit on freedom of press?
Cannot print material that is untrue and hurts someone’s reputation (Libel)
What does Freedom of Assembly do?
Right to meet peacefully in groups and shall not be infringed
What is a limit on Freedom of Assembly
You need a permit
What are the rules for gathering when you are under 18?
You are under curfew rules and school rules between 10 pm to sunrise
What does Freedom of petition do?
It is your right to complain and be heard by your gov’t
The 2nd amendment gives the right to keep ___
and bear arms
What does the 3rd Amendment do for us?
It does not let the gov’t force you to house soldiers in your house
The 4th amendment protects against unreasonable ___ and __
searches and seizures
What is a limit on the 4th amendment
Police can search if they have a search warrant or if a crime is in progress
What is the title of the 5th amendment
Rights of accused person
The 5th amendment protects against double ___ and self- ____
Jeopardy and incrinimation
What does double jeopardy mean?
Charged with the same incident twice if not found guilty
What does the 6th amendment give rights in?
A trial
What are 3 rights you get from the 6th amendment if you are arrested
Right to a public and speedy trial, must be told charges against you and right to question witnesses against you
What right does the 7th amendment give?
The right to a jury trial in cases above $20
Why did the founders write the 7th amendment?
They feared that gov’t could take advantage of Americans without the protection of a jury trial
What does the 8th amendment ban?
Cruel and unusual punishment
The 8th amendment also bans excessive ___
Bail
What does the 9th amendment state?
People have more rights than listed in the constitution, and the federal gov’t must respect them
3 Powers the 10th amendment gives the states
Marriage, Divorce and Driving
