Chapter 4 - The Bill of Rights

Question 1

Bill of Rights

Answer 1

the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Question 2

separation of church and state

Answer 2

there should be a division between the government and religion

Question 3

self-incrimination

Answer 3

having to testify against oneself. Citizens are protected from this in the 5th amendment

Question 4

due process of law

Answer 4

our government must act within the law. If a person is going to be punished for a crime, officials must follow the laws.

Question 5

eminent domain

Answer 5

the power of the government to take private property for public use.

Question 6

bail

Answer 6

money or property that the accused gives the court to hold in order to get released from jail

Question 7

civil rights

Answer 7

rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens

Question 8

suffrage

Answer 8

the right to vote

Question 9

poll tax

Answer 9

a tax a person had to pay to register to vote

Question 10

draft

Answer 10

a policy requiring men to serve in the military

Question 11

rationed

Answer 11

limited by law to a certain amount per household

Question 12

jury duty

Answer 12

serving on a jury