Chapter 3 Section 3-4

Question 1

This protects the right of Americans to worship as they please, or to have no religion if they prefer; this also protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press

Answer 1

First amendment

Question 2

This ensures citizens and the nation the right to security

Answer 2

Second amendment; it does not prevent the government from taking away guns

Question 3

No one can be tried for a serious crime unless a grand jury has decided there is enough evidence to justify a trial. A person who is found innocent of a crime may not be tried again. No one may be forced to testify against himself
or herself. This also defines eminent domain (taking private property for public use)

Answer 3

The 5th amendment

Question 4

This protects the right to privacy; it requires authorities to have a specific reason to search a residence or to seize evidence/people

Answer 4

The fourth amendment

Question 5

This protects the rights of individuals charged with federal crimes to defend themselves in a court trial. They also have the right to a speedy, public trial, and authorities cannot purposely hold a person for an unnecessarily long time awaiting trial. It gives people the right to know charges against them and the right to hear and question all witnesses. They have the right to be defended by a lawyer and can request a change of venue

Answer 5

6th amendment

Question 6

Prevents judges from ordering someone convicted of a crime to pay an excessive fine. It bans cruel and unusual punishment, limits death penalty and prohibits excessive bail money

Answer 6

8th amendment

Question 7

This outlaws slavery, protects the rights of freed slaves and all citizens, and prohibits the government from denying a persons right to vote based on race

Answer 7

13-15 amendments

Question 8

Women have the right to vote

Answer 8

19th amendment

Question 9

Limits presidents a two year maximum of two elected terms

Answer 9

22nd amendment

Question 10

Lowers voting age to 18

Answer 10

26th amendment

Question 11

People are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages

Answer 11

21st Amendment

Question 12

This limits the powers of government

Answer 12

Bill of Rights

Question 13

The court should avoid taking initiative on social and political questions

Answer 13

Judicial restraint

Question 14

The court should play a role in shaping national politics

Answer 14

Judicial activism

Question 15

The court uses this to interpret the constitution

Answer 15

Judicial review