SS Module 5 Flashcards
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The rights and liberties of the people by limiting the power of the government.
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects rights, limits government power, reserves powers to the people.
Which amendment protects the right to free speech?
First Amendment
Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
Second Amendment
What does the Third Amendment prevent?
The government from forcing homeowners to allow soldiers to use their homes.
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable search and seizure.
What rights does the Fifth Amendment protect?
- Right to due process
- Protection from double jeopardy
- Protection from having property taken without just compensation
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect important freedoms and rights of individuals.
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It protects basic rights like freedom of speech and religion, impacting how people live.
How did the Bill of Rights become part of the Constitution?
At least nine out of the 13 states had to agree with the Constitution.
When were the first ten amendments passed?
1791
What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
A speedy and public trial by jury for those accused of a crime.
What does the Seventh Amendment allow?
A trial by jury for certain civil disputes.
What does the Eighth Amendment prevent?
Cruel and unusual punishment.
What does the Ninth Amendment state?
No one’s Constitutional rights should infringe upon the rights of another citizen.
What powers does the Tenth Amendment provide?
Powers that are not specifically assigned to the national government.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable search and seizure.
Fourth
True or False: The Bill of Rights is a list of rules that helps protect important freedoms and rights.
True
