AP Gov // Chapter 8: Civil Liberties

What is the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights?

Civil Liberties are individual freedoms that are protected from government infringement. As such in the name Civil “Freedom”

Civil Rights are protections from discrimination among member of a group

Who was Edward Snowden

Former NSA and CIA employee that leaked National Security material into the media, exposing how the US Government is spying on it’s own citizens raising

What would Edward Snowden be charged under if he were caught?

The Espionage Act of 1917: made leaking national security material a federal offense

What did Federalist No. 84 say about a Bill of Rights?

1) Because the Constitution is already structured to protect civil liberties and the Constitution doesn’t explicitly provide them powers to restrict those civil rights

2) A bill of rights would imply certain rights are protected while other aren’t

Which Article of Constitution defines what Treason is?

Article III - Judicial

Which Article of Constitution defines when Habeas Corpus can be suspended?

Article I - Legislation since only they can suspend it.

Which Article of the Constitution does it state that individuals have a right to jury trials?

Article III

Which Article of the Constitution states that there will not be any required religious tests to become part of public office?

Article IV

What were Anti-Federalists concerned about when it comes to ratifying the Constitution?

• State Rights

• Federal Regulation of Taxes

• Most importantly, a lack of Bill of Rights

What was the 1st Amendment?

Freedom of Speech, Press, Petition, and Religion

Second Amendment

Right to Bear Arms

Third Amendment

No quartering troops in private domiciles

Fourth Amendment

Prevents unreasonable searches and requires warrants before search or arrest

Fifth Amendment

Miranda Rights, remain silent, lawyer, self-incrimination

Sixth Amendment

Criminal Trials, Jury Trial, Speedy Trial, Use and Confront Witnesses

Seventh Amendment

Civil Trials can have trial by jury in certain circumstances

Eighth Amendment

Excessive Bail and Punishments that are Cruel

Ninth Amendment

Protections of Rights not listed in Constitution

Tenth Amendment

Powers not delegated to the Federal Government are provided and reserved to the States