The USA Bill Of Rights Flashcards
What is the U.S bill of rights?
The U.S bill of rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S constitution after the Philadelphia conventions writing of the constitution and Declaration of Independence.
Signed and passed through in 1791
1st amendment and a case to use in context.
Freedom of speech, religion and culture.
Case to use - Tinker vs Des Moines independent community school district. Students were suspended from school for wearing black armbands in protest against the vietnam war in 1965 - 1969. The court ruled that the students were free to protest.
2nd Amendment and a case for context
The right to bear arms.
Case to use Colombia vs Heller. Court ruled that the district of Colombia’s rule of handguns needing to be trigger locked and shotguns and rifles needed to be disassembled infringed the second amendment.
3rd Amendment and a case for context
No military quartering in peoples homes
Context - One of the least popular areas of the constitution ever used.
4th amendment and a case for context
The right to prevent unlawful search and seizure in your homes.
Case for context - Katz vs United States which redefined what classed as “search” and “seizure” (1967)
5th Amendment and a case for context
The right to refuse to answer any questions or make any statements that could be used in a criminal proceeding.
Case for context - Miranda rights were introduced as a result of the Miranda v Arizona case (1967)
6th amendment and a case for context
Right to a speedy public trial with the correct conditions.
Gideon vs wainwright (1963) - Provided Gideon with an attorney as he could not afford one
7th amendment and case for context
The right to request a grand jury.
Colombia pictures vs feltner 1998 - Wanted a jury present for a copyright case.
8th Amendment and a case for context
The right to not be cruelty punished or receive excessive bail fines
Case - Furman vs Georgia 1972, Outlawed the death penalty as it was deemed as cruel.
14th Amendment (Not a part of the initial bill of rights however is relevant) and a case for context.
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Brown vs Board of education - Struck down the separate but equal act 1896 which led to the desegregation of schools. (1954, Unanimous ruling in favour of desegregation.)
