Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2

The government cannot compel citizens to follow a specific religion. What does "compel" mean?

• Allow freely

• Force or require

• Suggest gently

• Prevent or stop

What does "deprived" mean?

• Lacking or denied

• Supplied with

• Added to

• Warned against

The First Amendment guarantees liberty of speech and the press. What does "liberty" mean?

• Freedom

• Protection

• Responsibility

• Rule

When property is taken for public use, owners must receive fair compensation. What does "compensation" mean?

• A. A warning

• B. A fine

• C. Payment or reward

• D. Punishment

What does "prosecution" mean?

• The defense lawyer

• The legal team accusing someone of a crime

• A group of witnesses

• The judge in court

A jury must be impartial to ensure a fair trial. What does "impartial" mean?

• Favoring one side

• Unbiased or fair

• Uninterested

• Quick to decide

The judge asked the jury to ascertain the facts before reaching a verdict. What does "ascertain" mean?

• Ignore or dismiss

• Question or doubt

• Discover or find out

• Change or alter

The accusation against the defendant was supported by evidence. What does "accusation" mean?

• A. A formal charge of wrongdoing

• B. A declaration of innocence

• C. A type of evidence

• D. A legal document

What does "confront" mean?

• To avoid or escape

• To meet face-to-face

• To accuse someone

• To ignore completely

What does "compulsory" mean?

• Required by law

• Completely optional

• Against the rules

• Delayed indefinitely