Unit D required documents

Question 1

what civil liberties are protected by the first amendment?

Answer 1

Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. This means you can express your ideas, practice any religion, publish your thoughts, gather peacefully, and ask the government to fix problems without fear.

Question 2

What notable clause is included in the first amendment and which court case does it apply to?

Answer 2

-establishment clause
- engel v. vitale

Question 3

what civil liberties are protected by the second amendment?

Answer 3

Protects the right to keep and bear arms. This allows individuals to own and carry weapons for personal protection or other lawful purposes.

Question 4

what civil liberty is protected by the 4th amendment?

Answer 4

: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant. This means your home, belongings, and person can’t be searched or taken without cause and a court’s permission.

Question 5

what civil liberty is protected by the 6th amendment?

Answer 5

: Ensures the right to a fair trial in criminal prosecutions, including the right to a speedy trial, an impartial jury, to be informed of the charges, to confront witnesses against you, and to have a lawyer.

Question 6

what civil liberties are protected by the 9th amendment?

Answer 6

-the people are entitled to rights not enumerated in the constitution because the bill of rights isn’t comprehensive

Question 7

what civil liberties are protected by the 10th amendment?

Answer 7

any powers the U.S. Constitution doesn’t give to the federal government belong to the states or the people

Question 8

What civil liberties are protected by the 14th amendment and what clauses does it include?

Answer 8

citizenship clause, equal protection clause, due process clause
-Provides equal protection under the law to all citizens, prohibits states from infringing on individual rights, and includes due process and equal protection clauses.