B.O.R Amendments

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

All the freedoms
1) Religion –> 2 parts. Establishment clause and free exercise clause.
Establishment clause = gov. may not favor one religion over another
Free exercise Clause = gov can’t tell anyone how to practice their religion.
2) speech
3) press
4) assembly
5) petition

Question 2

Amendement 2

Answer 2

The right to keep and bear arms.

Question 3

Amendment 3

Answer 3

No quartering of soldiers

- no quartering soldiers during peace time w/o consent.

Question 4

Amendment 4

Answer 4

Right to privacy, no unreasonable search and enter.

- police officer needs a probable cause and warrant to search.

Question 5

Amendment 5

Answer 5

Rights of the Accused

-once found not guilty/innocent, another trial can not be held

Question 6

Amendment 6

Answer 6

Right to fair trial by jury

• speedy trial
• If there is a reasonable doubt, the accused person => not guilty

Question 7

Amendment 7

Answer 7

Right to fair trial by jury when being sued.

Question 8

Amendment 8

Answer 8

No cruel & unusual punishment or excessive bail

-subjective –> death penalty

Question 9

Amendment 9

Answer 9

There are other rights, outside of the bill of rights.

Ex. You have the right to walk in the park, although it is not said in the bill if rights.

Question 10

Amendment 10

Answer 10

Rights of the states

-if federal gov. does not make the law, the states do.