US Citizenship – Constitutional Amendments Flashcards
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How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
Answer: 10
The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791.
What freedoms does the First Amendment protect?
Answer: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government.
What does the Second Amendment protect?
Answer: The right to keep and bear arms
The Second Amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?
Answer: Unreasonable searches and seizures
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.
What right does the Fifth Amendment specifically protect regarding criminal testimony?
Answer: Right against self-incrimination
The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and requires due process before any deprivation of life, liberty, or property.
What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee to persons accused of a crime?
Answer: Right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the assistance of legal counsel.