The bill of rights- 100 pt quiz Friday the 27th Flashcards
What is the 1st amendment?
Guarantee the right of; religion, assembly, protest, petition, and speech
What is the 2nd amendment?
The right to bear arms
What is the 3rd amendment?
No quartering soldiers
What is the 4th amendment?
Protects from unreasonable search and seizures
What is the 5th amendment?
- Due process
- No double jeopardy
- No self-incrimination
- Government cannot take your property without paying you
What does double jeopardy mean?
Once the trial is over you cannot be accused of the same thing twice
What does self- incriminate mean?
To testify against yourself
What is the 6th amendment?
- Speedy and public trial
- The accused must have a lawyer (part of Miranda rights)
What is the 7th amendment?
Trial by jury
What is the 8th amendment?
No excessive bail, trial or punishment
What is the 9th amendment?
Protections to the rights not listed in the Bill of Rights
What is the 10th amendment?
Power to the states (ex: driving age)
The first 10 amendments to the constitution are known as what?
The bill of rights
What is the purpose of these?
To secure the rights of the people
Which amendment deals with state power?
10