Civics Vocabulary - Unit 1 - Citizen You! - Part 3

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• The 4th Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

• The 6th Amendment

• The 8th Amendment

Which amendment states that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

What is the definition of "accountability"?

• The action of putting something into operation.

• An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.

• A legal member of a state and/or country.

• The right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly.

What does "due process" ensure for people accused of crimes?

• They cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

• They have laws that treat them fairly and do not lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected.

• They are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments.

• They must follow the laws; no one is above the law.

What does "double jeopardy" mean?

• A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

• The government must follow the law.

• The action of putting something into operation.

• The power of the President to withhold certain forms of confidential communication.

What does "enforce" mean in the context of law?

• To carry out effectively.

• To accept responsibility.

• To put something into operation.

• To be born with basic rights.

What is the belief behind "equality of mankind"?

• Individuals are born politically and socially equal.

• The government should have certain restrictions.

• The government must follow the law.

• The President can withhold certain forms of confidential communication.

What is "executive privilege"?

• The power of the President and other officials in the executive branch to withhold certain forms of confidential communication.

• The idea that those who govern must follow the laws.

• The belief that individuals are born with basic rights.

• The action of putting something into operation.

What is the definition of "law"?

• A rule established by government or other source of authority to regulate people’s conduct or activities.

• The idea that those who govern must follow the laws.

• The government’s obligation to share information with citizens.

• The belief that individuals are born with basic rights.

What does "limited government" mean?

• The government should have certain restrictions to protect individual rights and civil liberties.

• The government must follow the law.

• The government’s obligation to share information with citizens.

• The action of putting something into operation.