Bill of Rights
When were the Bill of Rights passed?
1791
How do police get a warrent?
A judge provides a warrent if there is enough evidence and probable cause
What does the fifth ammendment protect people from?
Being abused by the legal system
What is it called when you cannot be tried for the same crime twice?
Double Jeopardy
What is it called when the government needs and then takes your land at a fair price?
Eminent Domain
What is the tenth ammendment?
Federal government can only do those things in the Constitution.
Who/What does the Bill of Rights limit?
Government
What will the Grand Jury do if they have enough evidence to accuse someone?
Indite (formally accuse)
What is a fine?
Money a person pays if they are found guilty
What is bail?
Money given to the court by an accused person to guarantee that he/she show up to the trial
Who/What does the Bill of Rights protect?
People
What is the ninth ammendment?
People have additional rights like the right to privacy
If the government wants to search your house or car or personal belongings, what do they need?
Probable cause and a warrent
What rights do the accused have under the sixth ammendment?
Prompt public trail by a local jury, Know the charges against them, Question the witnesses, Call Witnesses to speak in favor, Have a lawyer
List the five freedoms protected by the First Ammendment.
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
What does the sixth ammendment protect?
Rights of the accused
Why was it important for citizens to be allowed to own weapons?
So they can fight in a militia
If a power is not assigned to the federal government, who has the power?
State or local government (People)
What does the eighth ammendment ensure?
That bail, punishments, or fines are not unreasonable, high, cruel, or unreasonable
When testifying, what right do you have?
The right to remain silent
If an accused person has no lawyer, what happens?
They are provided with one
What are cruel and unusual punishments?
Torture - changes with time
What right does the seventh ammendment provide?
Trial by jury
Under the third ammendment, the govenment can't force citizens to do what?
house soldiers
What does the fourth ammendment protect citizens from?
illegal searches and seizures
What is the Bill of Rights?
the first 10 ammendments of the Constitution
What item does the Second Ammendment allow people to own?
weapons (gun)
