Civics Vocab: Bill of RIghts.

Question 1

Bail

Answer 1

Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will
appear for trial

Question 2

Bill of Rights

Answer 2

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans

Question 3

Civil Rights

Answer 3

The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens

Question 4

Draft

Answer 4

The selective service, selects people to serve in the military for a war

Question 5

Due Process of Law

Answer 5

The fair application of the law
to one’s case

Question 6

Eminent Domain

Answer 6

The power of the government to take private property for public use

Question 7

Jury Duty

Answer 7

Serving on a jury

Question 8

Poll tax

Answer 8

A special tax that had to be paid in order to vote

Question 9

Self Incrimination

Answer 9

Testifying against oneself

Question 10

Sufferage

Answer 10

The right to vote

Question 11

9th Amendment

Answer 11

Gives citizens all rights, even those not written

Question 12

13th Amendment

Answer 12

Abolished slavery

Question 13

14th Amendment

Answer 13

Allows slaves and people born in america to be citizens, to treat slaves equally