Bill of Rights Flashcards
(26 cards)
Freedom of religion
1
Freedom of Speech
1
Freedom of the Press
1
Freedom of Assembly
1
The right to Petition the Government
1
The right to bear arms
2
Prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers during a time of peace
3
Protect the people against unreasonable searches or seizures.
4
What does the government need to search someone’s private property
A search warrant
Guarantees the government cannot punish anyone without the law being fairly applied
5
Protects people from having to testify at their own trial
5
Anyone found not guilty cannot be tried again for the same crime.
5
No one can have property taken unless the reason it is being taken benefits the public.
5
The right to a speedy, public trial by jury
6
Right to know charges and hear witnesses
6
Right to force witnesses to apear
6
Right to an attorney
6
Right of trial by jury in civil cases - cases where harm has occurred but not necessarily breaking the law.
7
Bans Cruel and unusual punishment
8
Allows for bail, a set amount of money that defendants promise to pay the court if they fail to appear at the proper time.
8
The rights listed in the constitution are not the only rights citizens have.
9
Any Powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited by the constitution belong to the states and the people.
10
What is the definition on Majority Rule
Idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone
What is the definition of Petition
Make a request of the government
