Right to bear arms; ability for states to have a militia.
Bill of Rights

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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2nd Amendment
Answer explanation
The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the right to bear arms and recognizes the role of state militias, making it the correct choice for the given statement.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition.
Back
1st Amendment
Answer explanation
The five basic freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition are protected by the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, making it the correct answer.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Your right to remain silent (self-incrimination); no double jeopardy; eminent domain; due process
Back
5th Amendment
Answer explanation
The 5th Amendment protects against self-incrimination, ensures no double jeopardy, allows for eminent domain, and guarantees due process. These rights are fundamental to legal protections in the U.S.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
Back
10
Answer explanation
The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee essential rights and liberties to individuals.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
Back
US Constitution
Answer explanation
The Bill of Rights is a crucial part of the US Constitution, consisting of the first ten amendments that guarantee individual rights and freedoms. It is not part of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, or British Law.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
reasonable bail, reasonable fines, jail terms, cruel punishments
Back
cruel punishments
Answer explanation
The Eighth Amendment prohibits 'cruel and unusual punishments.' While it allows for reasonable bail, fines, and jail terms, it explicitly disallows punishments that are deemed cruel.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
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a judge issues a warrant
Answer explanation
According to the Fourth Amendment, police must obtain a warrant from a judge to search and seize property. This ensures protection against unreasonable searches, making 'a judge issues a warrant' the correct choice.
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