Due Process

What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?

• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights
• Civil Rights Amendments
• Mayflower Compacts

Why did the Anti Federalists demand we add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• They did not want one added
• They felt a Bill of Rights might hurt peoples rights
• They felt the Government might abuse the peoples liberties
• They needed one to protect the Economy

The 4th Amendment protects......

• Citizens from the police illegally searching or seizing property
• The right to Free Speech
• Trial by Jury
• Right to remain Silent

The 5th Amendment protects.......

• Right to a speedy Trial
• The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself when arrested
• Right to a Jury when being sued
• Right to free speech

The 6th Amendment allows.....

• Right to remain silent
• Right to sue someone for money
• Speedy Trial with a jury and lawyer
• right to not be beaten by the police

The 7th Amendment allows....

• right to a speedy trial
• You can request a jury when being sued by someone
• right to remain silent
• Federalism

The 8th Amendment protects....

• citizens from being cruel or unusually punished or beaten
• Right to News and Assembly
• Right to a Lawyer
• Right to an Impartial Jury

What do all of the Due Process Amendments have in common?

• They all protect you in case you are arrested and accused of a crime
• They all protect free speech
• They all protect speedy trial
• They all give citizens the right to sue someone for damages