Test Flashcards
What is the first amendment
Freedom of speech
Press
Petition
Religion
and Assembly
What is a Democracy
Where people choose the leaders
What is a Constitution
A Constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, other organizations have to follow
What is a personally responsible citizen
A personally responsible citizen acts responsibility in their community
What is a participatory citizen
They engage in voluntary work, like organizing litter cleaning campaigns
What is a Social Justice oriented citizen
A person that inquires about social justice issues by reflecting and acting upon issues to promote systemic changes
What is the Establishment Clause
It prohibits the government from establishing a religion
What is the Free Exercise Clause
It protects the citizen’s right to practice any religion
What is the 2nd amendment
The right to bear arms
What is the 3rd amendment
The right to not be forced to let soldiers in your home
What is the 4th amendment
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the 5th amendment
The right to not testify against yourself in court
What is the 6th amendment
The right to a fast and public trial by a jury
What is the 7th amendment
The right to not pay a fine under 20 bucks
What is the 8th amendment
Protection from cruel and unusual punishments
What is the 9th amendment
The rights listed in the constitution are not the only rights American citizens have
What is the 10th amendment
Any law that is not in the constitution is controlled by the state or the people
What is the 13th amendment
Protection from slavery
