Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
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What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

A

The 1st amendment

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2
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What is the difference between a law and an amendment?

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A law is a bill that getsassed and an amendment is a change to an existing law

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3
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How does an amendment get proposed?

A

By 2/3 of the state or the congress

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4
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How does an amendment then get ratified?

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By 3/4 of the state legistlator

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5
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What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?

A

Speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition.

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6
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What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own?

A

Firearms

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7
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What does the 4th Amendment protect you from?

A

Agianst unreasonable searches and seizures withoug a cause

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8
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What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?

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The 5th amendment stated thst natural right cannot be taken away without the process of the law

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9
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What limits the power of the gov’t and protects the rights of the individual?

A

The bill of rights

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