Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights

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Social Studies, History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Front

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

Front

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

Front

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

Back

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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