Chapter 4 Flashcards
Which Amendment labels 5 basic freedoms?
1st
(freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government)
The 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Amendments protect the right of who?
People accused of crimes
The 2nd Amendment is best known for the right to what?
right to bear arms
Who is responsible for issuing indictments?
Grand jury
When a search warrant is issued by a court order, the main objective is what when entering the home?
Conduct a lawful search
(4th Amendment)
The right to remain silent, the right to not testify against yourself in court and the right to an attorney are all examples of which Amendment?
5th (plead the fifth)
Cruel punishment is not allowed by which Amendment?
8th
The 15th Amendment gave African Americans the right to do what?
The right to vote
The 19th Amendment gave who the right to vote?
Woman
The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to who?
Former slaves
The Black Codes were created in the southern states to limit what of former slaves?
Their rights
The 13th Amendment outlawed what?
Slavery
Which clause within the Bill of Rights gives religious freedom?
Establishment clause
Eminent Domain can make individuals sell what for the government’s use to build highways, etc?
Property
War is the only situation in which congress can violate which Amendment?
3rd
The 26th Amendment did what?
You have to be 18 or older to vote
What is the last Amendment and what did it avoid?
27th
it doesn’t allow congress members to change their salary until the next election concludes
what is the establishment clause
prohibits the government from establishing or favoring a religion
what is the eminent domain
it is the power of the government to take private property for public use
