Mastering Ch. 11 - The Bill of Rights

What does the 9th Amendment protect?

• Rights not specifically enumerated in the Bill of Rights

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• The right to a fair trial

Which amendment provides the right to a trial by jury in certain civil cases?

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Sixth Amendment

• Rights of the Accused

  (grand jury, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process)

• Criminal Trial Rights

  (fair and speedy trial, attorney)

• Civil Law

• Search and Seizure

Explain the concept of "Clear and Present Danger" as it relates to the 1st Amendment.

• It allows the government to ban any speech it dislikes.

• It permits the government to ban speech only if it poses an imminent threat to society.

• It allows for unrestricted freedom of speech.

• It requires all speech to be approved by the government.

Explain the significance of the "Gideon Rule" in the context of the 6th Amendment.

• It allows for the quartering of troops in private homes.

• It ensures that a person must have counsel (lawyer) in court regardless of the charges.

• It prohibits self-incrimination.

• It allows for the right to bear arms.

Amendment 9

• Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure

• Freedom from self-incrimination

• Right to a speedy trial and impartial jury

• Rights unlisted in the constitution are still protected

Which amendment restricts the quartering of troops in private homes?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Describe the concept of "Eminent Domain" as outlined in the 5th Amendment.

• The government can take private property for public use without compensation.

• The government can take private property for public use but must provide just compensation.

• The government cannot take private property under any circumstances.

• The government can take private property for private use.

What is the primary focus of the 4th Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to a fair trial

How does the 10th Amendment define the distribution of powers?

• All powers are given to the federal government.

• Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.

• All powers are given to the state governments.

• Powers are shared equally between the federal and state governments.