US TX Constitution Flashcards

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Which Amendment is this?

A) Amendment X

B) Amendment VI

C) Amendment I

D) Amendment II

A

C) Amendment I

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The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people is which Amendment?

A) Amendment VI

B) Amendment VIII

C) Amendment X

D) Amendment IX

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D) Amendment IX

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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Which Amendment is this?

A) Amendment IX

B) Amendment VI

C) Amendment VIII

D) Amendment VII

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B) Amendment VI

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Which Amendment is this?

A) Amendment VII

B) Amendment V

C) Amendment VI

D) Amendment IV

A

D) Amendment IV

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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Which Amendment is this?

A) Amendment X

B) Amendment VII

C) Amendment VI

D) Amendment V

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D) Amendment V

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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people is which Amendment?

A) Amendment V

B) Amendment VI

C) Amdndment IX

D) Amendment X

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D) Amendment X

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No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law is which Amendment?

A) Amendment VI

B) Amendment II

C) Amendment IV

D) Amendment III

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D) Amendment III

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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed is which Amendment?

A) Amendment I

B) Amendment IV

C) Amendment III

D) Amendment II

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D) Amendment II

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted is which Amendment?

A) Amendment IV

B) Amendment VII

C) Amendment VI

D) Amendment VIII

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D) Amendment VIII

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In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law is which Amendment?

A) Amendment X

B) Amendment IX

C) Amendment VII

D) Amendment IV

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C) Amendment VII

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TX constitution / CCP 1.08

The writ of__________is a writ of right, and shall never be suspended. The Legislature shall enact laws to render the remedy speedy and effectual.

A) attachment
B) certiorari
C) habeas corpus

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C) habeas corpus

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The first amendment

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Speech, press, religion

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The second amendment

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Right to bear arms

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Third amendment

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No quartering of soldiers in a house without the consent of the owner

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Fourth amendment

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Unreasonable search and seizure

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Fifth amendment

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Due process, Double jeopardy, self incrimination, indictments by Grand Jury

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Sixth amendment

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Speedy trial, impartial jury, informed of nature and cause of causation, confronted by witnesses

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Seventh amendment

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Right to trial by jury in civil cases

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8th amendment

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Excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment

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9th amendment

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All rights not enumerated are retained by the people

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10th amendment

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Powers not delegated to the federal government are retained by the states

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14th amendment

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Due process, equal protection