U.S. Constitution Amendments Flashcard

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and press?

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Amendment 1

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What does the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allow individuals to do?

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Bear arms for protection

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The Third Amendment protects citizens from which of the following?
- Cruel and unusual punishments
- Having soldiers quartered in their homes without consent
- Unreasonable searches and seizures
- Loss of the right to a fair trial

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Having soldiers quartered in their homes without consent

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What is required for the police to conduct a search of your property according to the Fourth Amendment?

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A good reason and a judge's agreement

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The Fifth Amendment provides which right to individuals accused of a crime? Options: The right to bear arms, The right to a jury trial in civil cases, The right to avoid self-incrimination, The right to practice any religion

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The right to avoid self-incrimination

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What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee to a person accused of a crime?

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The right to a trial by jury and to have a lawyer

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The Seventh Amendment is related to which type of legal cases?

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Civil cases

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What does the Eighth Amendment protect individuals from?

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Harsh punishments disproportionate to the crime

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Which amendment implies that the people have rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution?

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Amendment 9

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The Tenth Amendment addresses the distribution of power between which of the following?
Options:
The federal and state governments,
The executive and legislative branches,
The accused and the accuser in a criminal trial,
The government and the press

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The federal and state governments