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39 Cards in this Set
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Bill of Rights |
A formal listing of the basic rights of US citizens. |
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warrent |
An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone's property. |
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double jeopardy |
Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. |
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self-incrimination |
Giving testimony that can be used against oneself. |
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due process |
The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law. |
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defendent |
A person who is required to defend him or herself in a legal action. |
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controversial |
When many people have strong opinions on a subject, causing conflict, and disagreement. |
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guarantee |
To make something sure or certain. |
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deprive |
To withhold or take something away. |
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compensation |
Payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury. |
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The adoption of the Constitution depended on how many states ratifying it? |
9 of 13 |
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What did opponents of the Constitution object to? |
They said it didn't list the rights of the people. |
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Who urged the delegates to approve the Constitution? |
John Hancock |
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What did John Hancock promise? |
The first task of the new Congress would be to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution. |
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Who were the first president and vice president? |
George Washington and John Adams. |
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Who was called the "Father of the Constitution"? |
James Madison |
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What was one purpose of the Bill of Rights? |
To limit the power of government. |
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What is included in the First Amendment to the Constitution? |
The basic freedoms for all people. |
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What are the five freedoms included in the First Amendment? |
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech. |
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Can Congress declare a religion as the official religion of the US? |
No. |
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What did Thomas Jefferson believe about government and religion? |
He believed there should be a separation of religion and government, or of church and state. |
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Why is freedom of press important? |
It keeps people informed. |
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What is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press? |
The obligation to tell the truth. |
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What is a limit to the first amendment? |
Speech which endangers public safety is prohibited. |
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What does the right to assemble guarantee? |
People may use public property for meetings. |
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What is a limit to the right to assemble? |
People who are assembling may not damage property. |
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What does the Second Amendment protect? |
The right to bear arms, or to own guns. |
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What does the Third Amendment provide? |
Citizens could refuse to quarter British troops. |
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What does the Fourth Amendment protect people from? |
Unreasonable searches and seizures. |
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How many rights are outlined in the Fifth Amendment? |
5 |
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What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee people? |
A jury trial. |
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What does the Fifth Amendment prohibit? |
self- incrimination and double jeopardy. |
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The Sixth Amendment protects rights in what? |
Criminal trials. |
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People charged with crimes have the right to what 4 things? |
A speedy trial, to be judged by a jury, to question witnesses, and to a lawyer. |
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What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee? |
People involved in a civil case have the right to a jury trial. |
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What does the Eighth Amendment protect against? |
Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. |
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What is the purpose of the last two amendments? |
They are included to balance the rights and power among the federal government, the people, and the states. |
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What does the Ninth Amendment say about rights not listed in the Constitution? |
There are rights beyond those listed. |
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What does the Tenth Amendment say about powers not given to the federal government? |
They are reserved to the states. |
