The Bill of Rights Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

Clarify limits on the federal government.

According to the Fifth Amendment, people who are accused of a crime cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

True

Why might people exercise their First Amendment right to petition the government?

To ask the government to help fix a problem.

The Fifth Amendment protects people from having to testify against themselves in court.

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Under the Sixth Amendment, what right do people have?

To be represented by a lawyer in court. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Fifth Amendment, a person can refuse to testify against himself or herself.

True Signup and view all the answers

Under the Eighth Amendment, a person charged with a crime does not have to pay excessive bail.

True Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Tenth Amendment added to the Bill of Rights?

To address fears that states could lose rights to the federal government. Signup and view all the answers

"Probable cause" protects a person's rights by ensuring what?

Private property is searched only when reasonable. Signup and view all the answers

An example of a right the Ninth Amendment protects is?

The right to personal privacy. Signup and view all the answers

The Ninth Amendment protects rights that are more general.

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The Sixth Amendment protects the rights of whom?

People on trial in criminal court. Signup and view all the answers

Why is freedom of speech limited in the United States?

To protect people and the country. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tenth Amendment

Clarifies limits on federal government power.
Addresses concerns over state rights vs. federal authority.

Fifth Amendment

Prevents double jeopardy; individuals cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
Safeguards against self-incrimination; individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves.
Guarantees the right to refuse to testify against oneself.

First Amendment

Protects the right to petition the government.
Allows citizens to seek governmental assistance in addressing issues or problems.

Sixth Amendment

Ensures the right to legal representation; individuals have the right to a lawyer in criminal proceedings.
Protects the rights of individuals on trial, including the right to a public trial and impartial jury.

Eighth Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail for individuals charged with a crime.
Ensures protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

Ninth Amendment

Protects unspecified rights; safeguards personal privacy among others.
Acknowledges that rights exist beyond those explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

"Probable Cause"

Protects individual rights by ensuring searches of private property are justified and reasonable.

Freedom of Speech

Limits are in place to protect individuals and the nation from harm.

Description

Test your knowledge of the Bill of Rights with these flashcards. Each card presents key amendments and their significance, helping you understand the limits of government power and the rights of individuals. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of constitutional rights.