Bill of Rights Flashcard

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

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US Constitution

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How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

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10

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

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5th Amendment

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

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1st Amendment

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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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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

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Which statement explains how the First Amendment has affected these groups? A. These groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs. B. These groups are allowed to join together to form a national religion. C. These groups are prevented from having worship services in public places. D. These groups are prevented from establishing religious schools

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These groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs.

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What was the purpose of this amendment? A. To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government, B. To prevent conflicts between state and local governments, C. To limit the authority of the federal government, D. To increase the participation of citizens in state government

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To prevent conflicts between state and local governments