The Bill Of Rights and The 1st Amendment Topic 3.1 Ap Gov

Civil Liberties

individual rights protected from government interference, ensuring freedom and privacy.

Civil Rights

the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law, particularly in areas such as employment and housing, often focused on protecting against discrimination.

Bill Of Rights

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee essential rights and freedoms to individuals.

SC Judges

Determines how to interpret these rights and ensures their application in legal cases.

1st Amendment

Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, and association.

2nd Amendment

The right to bear arms. It protects an individual's right to possess firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes.

3rd Amendment

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent during peacetime.

4th Amendment

No unauthorized/unreasonable searches without a warrant

5th Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, ensures due process of law, and includes the right to compensation for private property taken for public use.