Chapter 5

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

• Right to protest
  -Freedom of the press
• Freedom of religion
• Freedom of petition
• Freedom of speech

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

• “Well regulated militia”
• Founding fathers were concerned with self defense and militia service
• Ongoing issue today between gun rights and gun control

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

• No quartering troops in private homes
• Set precedent for the right to privacy and reflected concerns about gov’t overreach and individual rights
• Under marital law, this amendment would not apply

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

• No unreasonable search or seizures

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

• Self inciminination: can’t be forced to testify against urself
• Due process: Right 2 fair treatment in judicial system and wut ur being charged with
• Double jeapordy: Can’t be charged 2 w/ the same crime
• Eminent domain: compensation for private property when it is used 4 public use

Question 6

6th amendment

Answer 6

• Rights to individuals accused of criminals right to have a
  
  • speedy trial
  • public trial
  • impartial jury
  • to be informed of charges
  • confront wtness
  • to counsel (you don’t have to speak until u have a lawyer)

Question 7

7th amendment

Answer 7

• rights of individuals in civil disputes

1. Right a Jury trial
2. Common Law Tradition
3. No re-examinations of facts
   
   • ensures jury’s findings r respected

Question 8

8th amendment

Answer 8

• Ensures bail is not set higher than necessary for a time or risk level
• Bans excessive fines
• Bans cruel and unusual punishment

Question 9

9th Amendments

Answer 9

• Protects rights not in constitution
  
  • citizens have “unenumerated rights” beyond these explicitly mentioned

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

• Reserves powers to the states and the ppl that are not specifically delegated to the federal gov by the constitution

Question 11

Modern Applications

Answer 11

Used in debates over state Lawson issues like education, health care, and regulation

Question 12

civil liberties

Answer 12

basic freedoms that are guaranteed under the Consitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. These rights are protections from governmental intrusion or abuse.

Question 13

Used in debates over state Lawson issues like education, health care, and regulation

Answer 13

Modern Applications

Question 14

basic freedoms that are guaranteed under the Consitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. These rights are protections from governmental intrusion or abuse.

Answer 14

civil liberties

Question 15

incorporation

Answer 15

the process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Question 16

the process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Answer 16

incorporation

Question 17

libel

Answer 17

publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm

Question 18

publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm

Answer 18

libel

Question 19

slander

Answer 19

Orally spreading false information about someone with intent to cause harm

Question 20

Orally spreading false information about someone with intent to cause harm

Answer 20

slander

Question 21

prior restraint

Answer 21

an attempt by government to prevent the publication or broadcast of material considered harmful

Question 22

an attempt by government to prevent the publication or broadcast of material considered harmful

Answer 22

prior restraint

Question 23

self-incrimination

Answer 23

statements, usually made under oath, suggesting that the person speaking is guilty of a crime

Question 24

statements, usually made under oath, suggesting that the person speaking is guilty of a crime

Answer 24

self-incrimination

Question 25

double jeopardy

Answer 25

the prosecution of a person a second time for a crime for which the defendant has already been tried once and found not guilty. Double jeopardy is prohibited under the Fifth Amendment.