unit 3

Question 1

civil liberties

Answer 1

rights and freedoms protected FROM the government’s infringement (in Bill of Rights)

Question 2

civil rights

Answer 2

rights and freedoms protected BY the government (to prevent discrimination)

Question 3

1st amendment

Answer 3

individual rights - religion, speech, press, assembly, to petition

Question 4

2nd amendment

Answer 4

right to bear arms

Question 5

3rd amendment

Answer 5

prevents the quartering of soldiers

Question 6

4th-8th amendments

Answer 6

guarantee the rights of Americans concerning the judicial system (accused, tried for, and convicted of crimes)

Question 7

9th amendment

Answer 7

citizens have rights beyond the Bill of Rights

Question 8

10th amendment

Answer 8

states have reserved powers\

Question 9

establishment clause

Answer 9

the government cannot require citizens to join or support a religion

Question 10

free exercise clause

Answer 10

individuals can exercise and express their religious beliefs

Question 11

libel

Answer 11

untrue WRITTEN statement

Question 12

slander

Answer 12

untrue SPOKEN statement