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17 Cards in this Set
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When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
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1791
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Why is the 1st Amendment considered to be the most important?
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it protects the five freedoms.
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Which 5 freedoms does the 1st Amendment protect?
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freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly, and the right to petition the government.
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What does the 2nd Amendment guarantee?
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refers to the necessity of a "well-regulated militia" and to "the right of the pople to keep and bear arms".
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What does the 3rd Amendment state?
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states that homeowners cannot be forced to provide room and board to members of the military in times of peace.
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What does the 4th Amendment guard against?
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guards against unreasonable searches, seizures of property, and arrests.
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The 5th Amendment has several parts, list them.
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people cannot be held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicated, or charged. No person can be tried twice for a crime if the punishment is "loss of life or limb". People cannot be forced to testify against themselves, and they cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without "due process of law." The government cannot take private property without paying a fair price for it.
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What does the 6th Amendment guarantee?
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the right to a speedy and fair trial in criminal cases.
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What does the 7th Amendment ensure?
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ensures the right to trial by jury in certain types of federal civil cases, those involving disputes between people or businesses.
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What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?
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prohibits cruel and unusual punishments and forbids courts to impose excessive bail or fines.
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What does the 9th Amendment state?
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People have other rights in addition to those listed and that those rights must not be violated.
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What does the 10th Amendment say?
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Power not delegated to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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How many times has the Constitution been ratified?
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17
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What are ways people participate in their government today?
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Campaign for candidates they support; run for office themselves; volunteer with public service organizations; attend town meetings, public hearings and demonstrations.
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What are plitical parties?
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an organized group of people who have similar ideas about government.
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Why are political parties important?
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help shape public policy
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What are special interest groups?
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Organizations whose members share a specific interest or concern and want to influence policymaking.
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