LW-101

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution that spell out Americans’ rights in relation to their government.

What rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

Civil rights and liberties such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.

What does the First Amendment ensure?

Freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

What does the Second Amendment state?

The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.

What does the Third Amendment protect against?

Quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.

What rights does the Fourth Amendment guarantee?

The right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures.

What is protected under the Fifth Amendment?

Rights in criminal cases including due process, protection against double jeopardy, and self-incrimination.

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

The right to a fair trial, including a speedy trial and assistance of counsel.

What does the Seventh Amendment address?

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

The enumeration of certain rights shall not deny or disparage others retained by the people.

What is the Tenth Amendment about?

Powers not delegated to the United States nor prohibited to the States are reserved to the States or the people.

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

Ten amendments.

What does 'due process of law' refer to?

Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person.

What is the significance of the Ninth Amendment?

It clarifies that individuals have more rights than those specifically listed in the Constitution.

What is an example of a right protected by the First Amendment?

Freedom of speech.

Civil Rights

Rights that protect individuals' freedoms and ensure equal treatment under the law.

Due Process

Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

Unreasonable Searches

Searches and seizures conducted without a warrant or probable cause, prohibited by the Fourth Amendment.

Double Jeopardy

The legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense.

Right to Counsel

The constitutional guarantee that a defendant has the right to be represented by an attorney.

Trial by Jury

The right to have a case decided by a jury of one's peers, preserved by the Seventh Amendment.

Excessive Bail

Bail that is set at a figure higher than necessary to ensure a defendant's appearance in court, prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.

State Powers

Powers that are reserved to the states by the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.

Federal Agencies

Government organizations responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions.

National Security

Protection of a nation against threats and attacks, which involves the CIA's intelligence work.