III. Fundamental Rights

Question 1

Rights under the original text of constitution

Answer 1

1. No ex-post factor law
2. No suspension of writ of habeas corpus
3. no bill of attainder (trial by congress)
4. Same for states under article 1 section 10

Question 2

Bill Of Rights

Answer 2

i. Free expression clause and religion
ii. Right to bear arms
iii. Quartering of soldiers
iv. Illegal search and seizure
v. Grand jury indictment, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process and takings
vi. Speedy trial, public trial, and right to counsel (criminal)
vii. Right to jury trial
viii. Excessive fines/bail, cruel and unusual punishment
ix. Other rights not listed still retained by the people
x. Protects state sovereignty

Question 3

13th amendment

Answer 3

applies to public and private actors.

Absolutely no slavery except for criminal enslavement

Question 4

14th amendment

Answer 4

All person born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the U.S. and state wherein they reside.
Also contains equal protection clause, due process clause and privileges or immunities clauses.

Question 5

Equal Protection Clause

Answer 5

Nor deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws

Question 6

Privileges or immunities

Answer 6

No state shall make or enforce any law which abridges the privileges or immunities of citizens of the U.S. (never answer)

Question 7

“Liberty”

Answer 7

Word in the 14th amendment that allows the court to create rights and to incorporate sections of the bill of rights.

Question 8

Right so far created

Answer 8

1. Abortion
2. Right to refuse treatment
3. Private Sexual Conduct (Reza’s Chocking fetish protected)
4. marriage
5. Rear Children
6. Procreate (skeet skeet skeet)