Bill Of Rights History 8 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st Amendment

A

Freedom of Press, Religion, Petition, Assembly and Speech

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2
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What did the 1st amendment create between church and state?

A

Wall Of Separation

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3
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“Congress shall make no law ____ the freedom of speech”

A

Abridging

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4
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What does abridge mean?

A

To shorten or curtail

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5
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What did Freedom of Speech do for the gov’t

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It worked as a marketplace of ideas

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6
Q

What are 3 restrictions on free speech?

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Defamation, Slander and Hate Speech

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7
Q

Why would student speech rights be different?

A

Because schools do have the right to maintain school discipline since it is for educational objectives

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8
Q

What is Freedom of Press free and independent of?

A

Gov’t

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9
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What is a limit on freedom of press?

A

Cannot print material that is untrue and hurts someone’s reputation (Libel)

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10
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What does Freedom of Assembly do?

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Right to meet peacefully in groups and shall not be infringed

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11
Q

What is a limit on Freedom of Assembly

A

You need a permit

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12
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What are the rules for gathering when you are under 18?

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You are under curfew rules and school rules between 10 pm to sunrise

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13
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What does Freedom of petition do?

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It is your right to complain and be heard by your gov’t

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14
Q

The 2nd amendment gives the right to keep ___

A

and bear arms

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15
Q

What does the 3rd Amendment do for us?

A

It does not let the gov’t force you to house soldiers in your house

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16
Q

The 4th amendment protects against unreasonable ___ and __

A

searches and seizures

17
Q

What is a limit on the 4th amendment

A

Police can search if they have a search warrant or if a crime is in progress

18
Q

What is the title of the 5th amendment

A

Rights of accused person

19
Q

The 5th amendment protects against double ___ and self- ____

A

Jeopardy and incrinimation

20
Q

What does double jeopardy mean?

A

Charged with the same incident twice if not found guilty

21
Q

What does the 6th amendment give rights in?

A

A trial

22
Q

What are 3 rights you get from the 6th amendment if you are arrested

A

Right to a public and speedy trial, must be told charges against you and right to question witnesses against you

23
Q

What right does the 7th amendment give?

A

The right to a jury trial in cases above $20

24
Q

Why did the founders write the 7th amendment?

A

They feared that gov’t could take advantage of Americans without the protection of a jury trial

25
Q

What does the 8th amendment ban?

A

Cruel and unusual punishment

26
Q

The 8th amendment also bans excessive ___

A

Bail

27
Q

What does the 9th amendment state?

A

People have more rights than listed in the constitution, and the federal gov’t must respect them

28
Q

3 Powers the 10th amendment gives the states

A

Marriage, Divorce and Driving