First 10 Amendments

Question 1

1st amendment

Answer 1

freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech

Question 2

Freedom of assembly

Answer 2

peacefully gather; time, place, and manner can be regulated, but not the content

Question 3

Freedom of press

Answer 3

allows public to be INFORMED of issues (through magazines, newspapers, etc)

Question 4

Freedom of petition

Answer 4

people can ask or REQUEST the government to solve problems

Question 5

Freedom of speech

Answer 5

pure- face to face
speech plus- banners, slogans
symbolic- actions, objects

Question 6

5th amendment

Answer 6

-Grand Jury for felony cases- determines whether a trial is to be heard
-Prevents double jeopardy
-Protects against self-incrimination
-Eminent domain-can take land for public benefit as long as just compensation is paid

Question 7

6th amendment

Answer 7

Rights of the accused:
-Speedy, public trial
-Right to know charges against accused
-impartial jury (prevents bias)
-Confront witnesses; have witnesses in defense of accused
-right to an attorney