Unit 3 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
How many amendments does the Bill of Rights consist of?
Ten amendments.
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties against government infringement.
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
The First Amendment.
What does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to keep and bear arms.
Fill in the blank: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable _________.
searches and seizures.
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment.
What is required for a search warrant to be issued?
Probable cause.
What right does the Fifth Amendment protect?
The right against self-incrimination.
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy trial?
The Sixth Amendment.
What does the Ninth Amendment state?
The enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?
The Legislative branch.
What is the process for amending the Constitution?
An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or by a convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent?
The Third Amendment.
