Unit 3 Flashcards
Why were the Anti-Federalists worried about the Constitution?
They thought that it would not protect individual and states’ rights
What was the compromise for the Constitution?
That the Bill of Rights was added
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the constitution
(T/F) Are constitutional amendments restrictions on supreme court?
True
What are constitutional amendments?
The 27 amendments in the constitution including the bill of rights
What is an example of a constitutional amendment?
The 19th amendment (Women’s voting rights)
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
1st amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd amendment
No one is to be forced to house soldiers
3rd amendment
no unreasonable search or seizure
4th amendment
double jeopardy, due process, self incrimination, eminent domain
5th amendment
right to a speedy trial, an attorney, an impartial jury, to confront witnesses against you
6th amendment
right to a jury trial in civil suits over $20
7th amendment
No excessive bail/fines, no cruel or unusual punishment
8th amendment
ppl have certain rights that are not clearly stated
9th amendment
power not given to federal gov is given to the ppl and the states
10th amendment
The process by which the Supreme Court has applied portions of the Bill of Rights to the states. 14th Amendment
Selective incorporation
fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially for citizens
Due process
14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination
Equal protection
