THE ADMENDMENTS 1,4,5,6,8,14

Question 1

First Amendment

Answer 1

• Separation of church and State
• Government cannot endorse any religion
• All individuals must be allowed to worship or not
• Freedom of Speech, Press, and Assembly
• Individuals who feel they have been wronged have the right to petition the government to rectify the circumstances

Question 2

Fourth Amendment

Answer 2

• Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
• Search and arrest warrants must show probable cause and must specifically identify the items or individuals to be searched or seized

Question 3

Fifth Amendment

Answer 3

• Protection against double jeopardy
• Protection against self-incrimination
• Due process before legal action

Question 4

Sixth Amendment

Answer 4

Individuals who have been accused of a crime have a right to:

• Speedy and public trial by jury
• Informed of the accusation against them
• Confront their accusers
• Subpoena witnesses for their defense
• Legal counsel

Question 5

Eighth Amendment

Answer 5

• Prohibition against excessive bail

- No cruel and unusual punishment

Question 6

Fourteenth Amendment

Answer 6

No state may:

• Limit privileges or immunities of U.S. citizens
• Deny due process of the law to any person
• Deny equal protection of the law to any person