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Flashcards covering key concepts from the Bill of Rights.
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What does the acronym RAPPS stand for in the context of the First Amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech.
What rights are protected by the Second Amendment?
The right to bear arms.
What does the Third Amendment prohibit?
Quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
What protections does the Fourth Amendment provide?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What does it mean to 'plead the 5th' under the Fifth Amendment?
The right to remain silent and not incriminate oneself.
What is one of the rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment?
The right to a speedy trial.
What type of cases is the Seventh Amendment concerned with?
Civil cases, specifically the right to a jury trial.
What protections does the Eighth Amendment provide?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail, and excessive fines.
What does the Ninth Amendment state about rights?
Not all rights of the people are specifically listed in the Constitution.
What does the Tenth Amendment reserve?
Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states.