Bill of Rights Flashcard

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Right to bear arms; ability for states to have a militia.

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2nd Amendment

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Five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition.

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1st Amendment

Front

Your right to remain silent (self-incrimination); no double jeopardy; eminent domain; due process

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5th Amendment

Front

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

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10

Front

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

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US Constitution

Front

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
reasonable bail, reasonable fines, jail terms, cruel punishments

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cruel punishments

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According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

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a judge issues a warrant.

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The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to

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protect the rights of the people

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Insisted that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution

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Anti-Federalists

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Which of these types of rights is NOT included in the Bill of Rights? Individual Freedoms, Voting Rights, Rights of the Accused, Limits on the Government

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Voting Rights