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What are amendments?
What are amendments?
Changes or additions to a legal document, especially the Constitution.
What does Amendment 1 guarantee?
What does Amendment 1 guarantee?
- Freedom of the press, speech, & religion (correct)
- Right to a speedy trial
- Right to bear arms
- Freedom of assembly
What is protected by Amendment 2?
What is protected by Amendment 2?
- The right to bear arms and form militias (correct)
- Right to a fair trial
- Protection against unreasonable searches
- Freedom of speech
Amendment 3 allows soldiers to stay in private homes during peacetime.
Amendment 3 allows soldiers to stay in private homes during peacetime.
Which amendment addresses search and seizure?
Which amendment addresses search and seizure?
What rights does Amendment 5 guarantee?
What rights does Amendment 5 guarantee?
What does Amendment 6 guarantee?
What does Amendment 6 guarantee?
What is the financial threshold for a jury trial in Amendment 7?
What is the financial threshold for a jury trial in Amendment 7?
Amendment 8 allows for cruel and unusual punishments.
Amendment 8 allows for cruel and unusual punishments.
What does Amendment 9 state about personal rights?
What does Amendment 9 state about personal rights?
What principle is established by Amendment 10?
What principle is established by Amendment 10?
Study Notes
Amendments Overview
- Amendments are formal changes or additions to the Constitution, specifically the first ten being known as the Bill of Rights.
Amendment 1
- Guarantees freedoms including speech, press, and religion, allowing individuals to express themselves without government interference.
Amendment 2
- Recognizes the right to bear arms and allows for the formation of militias, emphasizing the importance of self-defense.
Amendment 3
- Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without the homeowner’s consent; provides specific limitations during wartime.
Amendment 4
- Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant based on probable cause.
Amendment 5
- Ensures the right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination; prohibits double jeopardy, and establishes due process of law.
Amendment 6
- Guarantees the right to an attorney and a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury; ensures that defendants are informed of the charges against them.
Amendment 7
- Affirms the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds twenty dollars.
Amendment 8
- Protects against excessive bail and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment for those accused of crimes.
Amendment 9
- Asserts that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.
Amendment 10
- Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution to the states or the people, emphasizing state rights.
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Test your knowledge of the Bill of Rights with these flashcards. Each card focuses on key amendments and their definitions, providing insights into the fundamental freedoms and rights they protect. Perfect for students and anyone interested in understanding American constitutional law.
