The Bill Of Rights Flashcards
(20 cards)
Who’s the person responsible for writing the bill of rights?
James Madison
Important USA historical documents that BOR is part of
The constitution
Who’s job is protecting the bill of rights
The citizens of the USA
First amendment right
Freedom of speech
4th amendment protects what
Searches and seizures without a warrant
2nd amendment
The right to bear arms
Miranda warning warns people about which amendment
5th amendment
Forcibly controlling a person or property
Unreasonable searches or seizures
People who justify evidence for a court case
Jury
Accused person put on trial for a crime
The defendant
The act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself
Miranda rights
What is a warrant
a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
Ninth amendment
Powers not listed in constitution belong to individual states
8th amendment
Bans cruel or unusual punishment
4th amendment
Private property shouldn’t be taken away without just compensation
6th
The right to a speedy and fair trial
3rd
A person can not be forced to house soldiers
Who wrote BOR
James madison
Why were BOR added to constitution
To make anti-federalists sign the constitution
Whose job is it to protect the bill of rights
Executive branch
