Admendments I-X Flashcards
first ten admendments (40 cards)
What is the first Amendment?
Freedom of expression
What is the freedom of religion under the first amendment?
Congress cannot establish any church or denomination as a state-sponsored church.
What are some ways that judges interpret the freedom of religion?
~Expression of religion is prohibited in public forms
~Religious motivations are prohibited in public forms
~When religion and civil rights meet, civil rights always wins.
What are the limitations under the freedom of speech?
Slander (Verbal defamation)
Libel (Written defamation)
No speech advocating the violent overthrow of American government
What are the rights listed under the first amendment?
~Religion
~Speech
~Press
~Assembly
~Petition
What are the limitations under the freedom of the press
the same as speech
The only valid defense against the false accusations of libel/slander is_________!
the truth
Assembly must be _______!
peaceful
What is the freedom to petition?
the right to petition the government with grievances
What is the second amendment?
The right to bare arms
Congress is forbidden from infringing on a citizen’s right to keep _______
weapons
What are the two reasons Congress cannot infringe on this amendment?
~to ensure that state militias could continue
~to ensure that individuals had a right to own firearms
What is Amendment III
No quartering of troops
What is the one exception to Amendment 3.
Times of war but a law must be passed first. (Civil war)
What is Amendment IV?
No unreasonable searches or seizures
How can a warrant be obtained?
~If there is probable cause confirmed by police officers under oath or affirmation before a judge
~It must contain a description of the place to be searched or of the person/things to be searched.
What are the first 10 amendments called?
the bill of rights
What is Amendment V?
The rights of the accused person
What is the definition of a grand jury?
A panel of citizens who considers the prosecutor’s case against the accused to decide if there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court.
What is it called when the grand jury says there is/isn’t enough evidence to bring one to court?
indictment/no indictment
The testimony in a grand jury is ______
sealed
When is a grand jury required?
Cases of capitol or serious crimes (except armed services in times of war)
What does double jeopardy mean?
you can’t be tried twice for the same crime if there has been a court decision)
What is pleading the fifth?
You don’t have to give evidence against yourself.
