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| Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. |
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| No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner |
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| Protection against illegal search and seizure without probable cause. Law enforcment must obtain a warrant. |
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| Protection against double jeopardy and testifying against yourself. No one shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process. |
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| The right to a speedyand public trial by an impartial jury; the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one and the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation as well as being confronted with the witness. |
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| In suits where the value is >$20, you have the right trial by jury. |
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| Protects against excessive bail, fines nor cruel and unusual punishment |
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| Certain Constitutional rights of the people cannot be violated |
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| Powers not given to the Federal Government are reserved for the states or to the people |
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| Slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, shall not exist in the United States |
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| Defines citizenship as born or naturalized in the U.S. and protects against state interference of due process with respect to life, liberty, property and equal protection of the laws. |
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| The right to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. |
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| The right to vote shall not be denied on account of sex. |
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| The right to vote by citizens who are 18 years of age or older. |
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| Freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment |
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| The banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas |
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| A formal request for government action, or a process by which canidates who are not affiliated with one of thr two major parties can get on the ballot for general election in most states. |
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| Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation. |
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| Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation |
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| A count order allowing law enforement officers to search a suspect's home or business and take items as evidence. |
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| A formal charge by a group of citizens called a grand jury. |
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| Persons who review the evidence against the accused. |
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| People who are accused of a crime and found not guilty cannot be put on trial again for the same crime. |
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| Following established legal procedures. |
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| The right of the government to take private property (usually land) for public use. |
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| A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial. |
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| A sum of money required by voters before they are permitted to vote. |
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| Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group. |
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| The social seperation of the races. |
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| The rights of full citizenship and equality under the law. |
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| What are the five parts of the 1st Amendment? |
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| Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly. |
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| What are some forms of expression guaranteed under freedom of speech? |
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| We can say what is on our minds, in public or in private, without fear of punishment from the government (e.g. art, music,internet). |
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| What does the 1st Amendment mean when it says you have the "freedom to assembly"? |
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| Right to gather peacefully for a meeting or protest. |
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| What are some limits of the 1st Amendment? |
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| Slander and libel; can't do harm to other people. |
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| If there is a conflict of rights between an individual and the community whose rights usually come first? |
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| The community; because it could affect more people. |
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| Why are your 1st Amendment rights limited? |
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| Safety and security of all people. |
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| A person accused of a crime has the right to: |
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| A speedy and public trial. |
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| Luke was found innocent of armed robbery, but the state decided to bring him to trial again anyway. Is this allowable? |
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| No, the 5th amendment protects against double jeopardy. |
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| After being found guilty of driving while intoxicated, the ordered that Carolyn spend the next 30 years in solitary confinement. Is this legal? |
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| No, the 8th Amendment does not allow for cruel and unusualy punishment. |
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| The citizens of Upper Creek voted to double the taxes of all Catholics. Can this be done? |
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| No, the 9th Amendment protects certain rights of people. |
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| In a civil trial where the dispute was more than $20, both sides were denied a jury trial? Is this legal? |
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| No, according to the 7th Amendment, civil cases where the amount is > $20, you have the right to a trial by jury. |
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| For no apparent reason, can the police stop Rita while she was driving and begin to searching through her car trunk and personal luggage? |
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| No, the 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. |
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| Can the U.S. attorney general order all Americans to turn in their rifles and pistols by noon on Saturday. |
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| No, the 2nd Amendment gives us the right to keep and bear arms. |
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| Can Judge M.T. Nasty order a doctor to cut off the right hand of Marty, a convicted pickpocket? |
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| No, the 8th Amendment does not allow cruel and unusual punishment. |
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| Can the Federal Government decide that state governments are no longer necessary? |
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| No, the 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the Fed. Gov't to the states or the people. |
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| Can the President declare that the only rights Americans have are thoses listed in the first 8 amendments? |
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| No, the 9th Amendment protects certain rights of the people from violation. |
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| Can a U.S. Representative prohibit a local newspaper from printing an editorial that was critical of her record? |
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| No, the 1st Amendment protects the freedom of press. |
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| Can the army order residents of Seaville to house its soldiers during peacetime? |
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| No, the 3rd Amendment prohibits soldiers from being quartered during peacetime. |
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| Can a group of labor leaders be told not to conduct a peaceful rally in the town square? |
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| No, the freedom of assembly is protected by the 1st Amendment. |
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| Can a shoplifter's trial be delayed for five years? |
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| No, the right to a speedy public trial is protected by the 6th Amendment. |
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| Can a judge make a defendent take the stand and explain his actions on the night of the alleged crime? |
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| No, according to the 5th Amendment, you do not have to testify against yourself. |
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| Can the police place a "bug" in Kevin's home telephone in hope that they would uncover some kind of crime? |
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| No, the 4th amendment gives people the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects. |
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| Can Congress pass a law banning the practice of Buddhism in the U.S.? |
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| No, freedom of religion is protected by the 1st Amendment. |
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| Can Congress tell the state of Montana it will no longer be able to issue marriage licenses? |
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| No, the 9th Amendment protects certain rights of the people. |
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| Can the police arrest Melissa and place her in jail without informing her of the nature or cause of the accusation? |
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| No, the 6th Amendment requires that people be informed of the nature and cause of crime. |
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| After being charged with arson, can Nathaniel be denied the right of counsel for his defense? |
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| No, the 6th Amendment gives people the right to an attorney. |
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| Can a judge set Kyle's bail at $500,000 for cheating on his high school exam? |
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| No, excessive bail is not allowed by the 8th Amendment. |
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| I cannot be searched without good cause... |
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| I am free to practice any religion I want... |
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| If I am accused of a crime, I have a right to hear the witnesses against me... |
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| If someone sues me for more than $20, I have a right to a trial by jury.... |
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| If I'm accused of a crime, I have a right to a speedy trial... |
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| Powers not given to the U.S. by the Constitution belong to the states or to the people.. |
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| Rights in the Constitution should not be used to deny other rights.... |
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| I can speak out against my government if I don't agree with something it does.... |
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| I have the right to speak or publish my thoughts and opinions freely.... |
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| If I'm charged with a crime, I have a right to a defense by a lawyer... |
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| I can't be held for a crime without a grand jury indictment... |
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| I cannot be required to pay an excessive fine or amount of bail... |
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| If the police want to search my home, they can't come in without a warrant from a judge... |
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| I have a right to own and keep a gun... |
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| In a criminal case, I cannot be required to give witness against myself... |
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| I cannot be given cruel and unusual punishment if I am convicted of a crime... |
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| The government cannot require me to keep soldiers in my home... |
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| What did the 13th Amendment do for enslaved African Americans? |
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| Outlawed slavery in the U.S. |
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| How did the 14th Amendment further help newly freed African Americans? |
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| It defines a citizen as anyone born or naturalized in the U.S. and requires that states give equal protection under the law to all citizens. |
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| What is the incorporation of the Bill of Rights? |
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| U.S. Citizens in every state have the same basic rights and all protections apply at the state level and nationally. |
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| What did the 15th Amendment guarantee? |
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| The right to vote cannot be taken away for race, color, or previous enslavement. |
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| What are the provisions of the 17th Amendment? |
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| Direct election of the U.S. Senators from each state. |
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| Which amendment addressed woman suffrage? |
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| What other group of people were denied the right to vote until 1961? |
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| Residents of Washington D.C. |
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| When was the poll tax outlawed? |
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| 1964; guaranteeing poor people the right to vote |
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| The 26th Amendment gives whom the right to vote? |
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| U.S. citizens 18 and older |
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| What are some examples of discrimination that African Americans faced after the Civil War? |
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| Separate schools, restrooms and separation in public places such as restaurants. |
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| How long did it take African Americans to secure their civil rights? |
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| More that 100 years after the end of the Civil War. |
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| Why was the decision in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS case important? |
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| Segregation was found to be a violation of the 14th Amendment; equal protection under the law. |
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| What were some ways that African Americans fought for equality? |
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| By using non-violent methods such as sit-ins, peaceful protests and marches. |
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| What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? |
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| To prohibit the discrimination in public facilities, employment, education and voter registration. |
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| Why did the government create affirmative action programs? |
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| To try and make up for past discrimination. |
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| Why has affirmative action been controversial? |
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| Because many people felt that giving preferential treatment to women and minorities amounted to discrimination against men and whites. |
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| What is racial profiling? |
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| Singling out an individual as a suspect due to appearance of ethnicity or race. |
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