Bill of Rights Flashcards
(26 cards)
This blocks government from preferring one religion over others or starting a religion, aka “Separation of Church and State”, in the 1st Amendment
The Establishment Clause
This allows people to practice whatever religion they want, aka “Freedom of Religion”, in the 1st Amendment
The Free Exercise Clause
This allows people to say and write what they want, but they may be held liable for slander or libel, in the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech
This allows the media to say and write what they want, but they may be held liable for slander or libel, in the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Press
This means people are allowed to complain to the government, such as to their representatives about issues and policies, according to the 1st Amendment
Right to Petition
This means people are allowed to meet together peacefully without interference from government, according to the 1st Amendment
Right to Assemble
This means states have the right to defend themselves, which means citizens may join together to defend a state, according to the 2nd Amendment
Right to a Militia
This means people have the right to defend themselves, which means citizens can keep and use weapons, according to the 2nd Amendment
Right to bear Arms
Cops need this in order to search or seize you, your documents, or your property, according to the 4th Amendment
A Specific Warrant
This means people do not have to allow military members to stay in their houses, and the government should provide housing for members of the military, according to the 3rd Amendment
No Quartering Soldiers
Cops need to provide this in order to get a warrant signed by a Judge, according to the 4th Amendment, meaning they have evidence and reasoning connecting you to the crime
Probable Cause
This means you don’t have to provide evidence when questioned by police or in court, also known as “Pleading the 5th” from the 5th Amendment
No Self-Incrimination
This means you must have a fair trial before your life, liberty, or property can be taken from you for a crime, according to the 5th Amendment
Due Process Clause
This means you cannot be charged twice for the same offense, from the 5th Amendment
No Double Jeopardy
You have the right to this type of jury in Criminal Cases, according to the 6th Amendment
Impartial Jury
This means the government cannot take your property for public use without giving you fair compensation first, according to the 5th Amendment
Takings Clause (Eminent Domain)
You have the right to this type of trial in Civil Cases, according to the 7th Amendment
Jury Trial
You have the right to this type of trial in Criminal Cases, according to the 6th Amendment
Speedy Public Trial
This is where Criminal Cases have to be heard, according to the 6th Amendment
in the State and District where it happened
The government must base this on the defendant’s ability to pay, so they can enjoy freedom before trial, according to the 8th Amendment
No Excessive Bail
The government should not make this, a monetary punishment for breaking a law in society too high, according to the 8th Amendment
No Excessive Fines
The government should not inflict unnecessary pain or random pain, according to the 8th Amendment
No Cruel Punishment
The government should not use different discipline or different penalties for different people for the same crime, according to the 8th Amendment
No Unusual Punishment
The 9th Amendment says that the Constitution and Bill of Rights cannot be used to:
Deny Rights not listed
