Bill of Rights Study

What is slander?

• Lies that are spoken

• Lies that are printed

• Freedom of speech

• Government banning media

What is libel?

• Lies that are spoken

• Lies that are printed

• Freedom of speech

• Government banning media

(Multiple Correct Answers) Which of these would limit your freedom of assembly?

• If the assembly is peaceful

• If the assembly says something offensive

• If the assembly tries to overthrow the government

• If the assembly provokes a riot

The protection against excessive bail or fines is in which amendment?

• 8th

• 2nd

• 6th

• 1st

The protection against self incrimination (example: the right to remain silent) is in which amendment?

• 5th

• 2nd

• 4th

• 7th

How do you leave jail if charged with a crime and awaiting trial?

• A grand jury lets you out

• Eminent Domain means you can leave

• An indictment was not made

• Posted bail as a security deposit for returning for trial

If police are going to be searching your house and taking evidence, they need to have a(n)

• Search warrant

• Indictment

• Lawyer's approval

• Grand jury's approval

Definition: The right of the government to take private property for public use

• Due Process

• Search Warrant

• Eminent Domain

• Civil Case

What is a grand jury?

• A group of people who decide whether you're guilty or not

• A group of citizen soldiers

• A group of people who review evidence

• A group of people peacefully assembling

Definition: Government banning/limiting media for offensive or unpopular content

• Press

• Censorship

• Eminent Domain

• Civil Case