Studies Weekly Week 3 Flashcard Review

Front

According to the text, which of the following is an important function of the Bill of Rights? It limits the power of the police, It limits the power of the state government, It limits the power of the armed forces, It limits the power of the federal government

Back

It limits the power of the federal government

Front

This the right to ______, guaranteed in the Fifth Amendment.

Back

due process

Front

If a government official goes through your home without probable cause (a specific reason), this is known as an illegal _______ and is prohibited in the Fourth Amendment.

Back

search and seizure

Front

True or False: A journalist who exposes corruption in government by printing a story in the newspaper is protected by freedom of the press in the First Amendment.

Back

True

Front

The right to bear (have/obtain) arms is protected in the ____ Amendment

Back

Second

Front

If accused (blamed) of a crime, the _____ Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.

Back

Sixth