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What is the collective term for the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
What is the collective term for the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
What is the right protected by the 5th Amendment during a trial?
What is the right protected by the 5th Amendment during a trial?
The right to not testify against oneself
What rights are granted to criminal defendants by the 6th Amendment?
What rights are granted to criminal defendants by the 6th Amendment?
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Which set of amendments extended voting rights to a new group of people?
Which set of amendments extended voting rights to a new group of people?
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What does it mean to be guaranteed 'due process'?
What does it mean to be guaranteed 'due process'?
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What is the purpose of a grand jury?
What is the purpose of a grand jury?
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What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
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What is the significance of probable cause in the 4th Amendment?
What is the significance of probable cause in the 4th Amendment?
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What is the grand jury's role in the federal criminal process?
What is the grand jury's role in the federal criminal process?
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What type of liberties are protected by the Bill of Rights?
What type of liberties are protected by the Bill of Rights?
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What is the purpose of the incorporation process in relation to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment?
What is the purpose of the incorporation process in relation to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment?
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How does the 14th Amendment ensure equal protection under the laws?
How does the 14th Amendment ensure equal protection under the laws?
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What type of jurisdiction does the first court that hears a case have?
What type of jurisdiction does the first court that hears a case have?
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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What type of jurisdiction do courts have when they can uphold, reserve, or modify the decisions of lower courts?
What type of jurisdiction do courts have when they can uphold, reserve, or modify the decisions of lower courts?
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What is the role of the grand jury in approving plea bargains?
What is the role of the grand jury in approving plea bargains?
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What is the relationship between the 14th Amendment and the Bill of Rights?
What is the relationship between the 14th Amendment and the Bill of Rights?
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What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
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Which judicial philosophy is based on the idea that the Constitution should be interpreted according to the original intention of the Framers?
Which judicial philosophy is based on the idea that the Constitution should be interpreted according to the original intention of the Framers?
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What is the term used to describe the process by which the Supreme Court declares a law or government action to be unconstitutional?
What is the term used to describe the process by which the Supreme Court declares a law or government action to be unconstitutional?
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Which amendment to the US Constitution extended the right to due process to state and local governments, ensuring equal protection under the law for all citizens?
Which amendment to the US Constitution extended the right to due process to state and local governments, ensuring equal protection under the law for all citizens?
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What is the role of the Senate in the process of appointing federal judges?
What is the role of the Senate in the process of appointing federal judges?
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What is the purpose of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
What is the purpose of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
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What is the term used to describe the judicial philosophy that advocates for a flexible interpretation of the Constitution?
What is the term used to describe the judicial philosophy that advocates for a flexible interpretation of the Constitution?
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What is the significance of the case of Marbury v. Madison in the history of the US Supreme Court?
What is the significance of the case of Marbury v. Madison in the history of the US Supreme Court?
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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the system of checks and balances in the US government?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the system of checks and balances in the US government?
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Study Notes
The Bill of Rights
- The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
- The 4th Amendment establishes the need for a warrant or probable cause before a person can be searched or arrested.
- The 5th Amendment protects individuals from testifying against themselves during a trial.
- The 6th Amendment gives criminal defendants the right to an attorney, a speedy trial, and a public trial.
Amendments and Voting Rights
- The 15th Amendment extended the right to vote to African Americans.
- The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
- The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
Due Process and Civil Liberties
- Due process guarantees that individuals are allowed full legal procedures before life, liberty, or property is taken away.
- The Bill of Rights is an example of civil liberties.
The 14th Amendment
- The 14th Amendment ensures equal protection under the laws by treating all citizens fairly.
- The process of incorporation, via the 14th Amendment, requires state governments to respect the rights listed in the first ten amendments.
The Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction, but it is typically appellate.
- The Supreme Court has the power to nullify laws that violate the Constitution, known as judicial review.
- The number of total justices on the Supreme Court is 9.
Judicial Philosophy
- Judicial activism refers to when justices make rulings to "correct injustices" and interpret the Constitution as a "living document".
- Judicial restraint refers to when justices interpret the Constitution according to the Framers' original intention.
- The concept of judicial review was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison.
The Grand Jury
- A grand jury issues an indictment when it finds enough evidence to justify a trial.
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Test your knowledge of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights. This quiz covers various aspects of these amendments, including search and seizure, self-incrimination, and criminal defense rights.
