The Bill Of Rights Flashcards
Amendment
A change to the constitution
The 2 ways to propose an amendment
A 2/3 vote by both houses
A 2/3 vote by state legislatures
2 ways to ratify an amendment
3/4 of the state legislatures vote yes
Conventions held in 3/4 of the states must approve
1st amendment
Guarantees and protects the freedom of/to: Religion Assembly Press Petition Speech Remember:RAPPS
2nd Amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
3rd amendment
Prohibits the gov’t from forcing people to house and feed soldiers in their homes
4th amendment
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th amendment
Guarantees that a person accused of a crime will not be denied the right to life, liberty, and property without due process of law Self incrimination Protection against double jeopardy Indictment by a grand jury Eminent Domain Due process of law Remember: SPIED
6th amendment
The right of an accused person in criminal cases to: Lawyer Impartial jury Nature of the charges Know the witness Speedy public trial Remember: LINKS
7th amendment
Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8th amendment
Protects you from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
9th amendment
We have rights beyond those mentioned in the constitution
10th amendment
Powers not specifically give to the federal gov’t are give the to the states or the people
The bill of rights
The first 10 amendments
Indictment by grand jury
Being formally accused of a serious crime
