Constitution Review

What was one argument against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• Fear of a monarchy re-emerging
• Insufficient representation of states
• Too much power for the federal government
• Lack of a Bill of Rights

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Bill of Rights

Why did Federalists want to add the 9th Amendment to the Constitution?

• To limit the power of the federal government, separate powers of the government, guarantee due process, and secure elections.

• To prevent the government from violating rights not explicitly granted to the people in the Constitution.

• To ensure states' rights are prioritized over the federal government, states rights are supreme according to the Constitution.

• To establish a national religion, guarantee due process, right to counsel, and protect rights of the accusers.

What are civil liberties?

• Civil liberties are privileges granted by the government to land owning citizens living within the state they reside.

• Civil liberties are the basic rights and freedoms that protect individuals from government interference.
• Civil liberties are the responsibilities citizens have towards the state. to uphold as part of a social contract

• Civil liberties are laws that govern the behavior of citizens.

What is protection from Double Jeopardy?

• A method of increasing penalties for repeat offenders.
• A type of insurance coverage for legal fees.
• A rule that allows for multiple charges for the same act.
• A legal principle that prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime.

What is slander?

• Slander is a legal term for written defamation.
• Slander refers to the act of praising someone publicly.
• Slander is the act of making false spoken statements that damage a person's reputation.
• Slander is the process of making a formal complaint against someone.

What is censorship?

• Censorship is the unrestricted sharing of information.
• Censorship is the encouragement of diverse opinions.
• Censorship promotes free speech and open dialogue.
• Censorship is the suppression of speech or information deemed objectionable by authorities.

What is Libel?

• Libel is a written defamation.
• Libel is a form of advertising.
• Libel is a type of legal contract.
• Libel is a spoken defamation.

What is a search warrant?

• A search warrant is a type of identification for law enforcement officers.
• A search warrant is a document that allows anyone to search a property.
• A search warrant is a request for a police officer's assistance.
• A search warrant is a legal authorization for law enforcement to conduct a search.

What is an indictment?

• A type of plea bargain offered to defendants.
• A summary of evidence presented in court.
• A document that outlines the rules of a trial.
• An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.