2.5 The Bill of Rights Flashcards

Front

The Bill of Rights consists of the first _____ amendments to the Constitution.

Back

Ten

Front

The Bill of Rights was added to address fears of __________________________.

Back

Government overreach

Front

The Bill of Rights lists rights that are beyond the ______________ of the government.

Back

Control

Front

1st Amendment guarantees freedom of ______________, __________, _________, and political activity.

Back

Speech, religion, press

Front

2nd Amendment grants citizens the right to __________________________.

Back

Bear arms

Front

4th-8th Amendments ensure fair treatment for individuals accused of crimes, called the _______ of the ______________.

Back

Rights, accused

Front

4th Amendment protects against __________________________.

Back

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Front

5th Amendment includes the right to not incriminate or tell on yourself, and not be tried twice, known as __________________________.

Back

Double jeopardy

Front

6th Amendment guarantees the right to a __________ and a __________.

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Lawyer, speedy public trial

Front

7th Amendment ensures the right to a trial by __________.

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Jury