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)