Constitutional Law Learning objectives

Question 1

First Amendment

Answer 1

Establishes freedoms of religion, speech, press. Assembly, and petition. Video tape police actions, symbolic speech.

Question 2

Not protected by 1st amendment

Answer 2

Obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech

Question 3

Second Amendment

Answer 3

Establishes the right to keep and bear arms.

Question 4

Fourth Amendment

Answer 4

Prohibits unreasonable searches or seizures by the government

Question 5

Fifth Amendment

Answer 5

Protects citizens from double jeopardy and self- incrimination

Question 6

Sixth Amendment

Answer 6

Requires all persons charged with a crime to be informed of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to counsel and speedy public trial by an impartial jury.

Question 7

Eighth Amendment

Answer 7

Protects people from excessive bail or fines and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 8

14th Amendment

Answer 8

Provides the people of all states the right to “due process and equal protection under the Law” (Fair hearing and able to be heard when they believe they’re Const. Rights have been violated)