Civics Module 1 Lesson 4 Vocabulary Review

People have the right to keep or bear arms (guns) because militia (military) is necessary for protection and peace.

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

Laws cannot be made that limits the freedom of religion, free speech, free press, or the right to assemble in groups, or ask the government to change things that they disagree.

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 5

You cannot be charged with a crime unless the charges were brought by a grand jury. You cannot be charged with the same crime twice (double jeopardy). You do not have to testify against yourself (pleading the fifth). You must be treated fair by the government. You cannot have your property taken without receiving payment for it.

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 5

You have the right to privacy and cannot be searched or have property seized without probable cause. Your homes, your belongings, and body are protected against unreasonable searches or seizures. The government must get a warrant that states what they are looking for before they can search.

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 5

The government cannot make homeowners keep soldiers in their homes during times of peace; during war laws must be followed in order to house soldiers in homes.

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 2

You have the right to a speedy trial and the right to have a jury decide if you are innocent or guilty. You have the right to have representation by an attorney (lawyer). If you are poor and need an attorney, you have the right to have one appointed to you by the government.

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9

The rights that are not given to the federal government by the constitution are given to the states and to the people.

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9

• Amendment 10

The government cannot assign excessive bail or fines. The government cannot do unusual or cruel punishment.

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9

These are not the only rights of the people; they have rights not listed here.

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9

• Amendment 10

If you have a dispute over money or property, you have the right to a civil trial by jury to decide the outcome of the dispute.

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9