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Supermajority

Amy majority that is larger than a sumple majority, such as 3/5, 2/3, or 3/4

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution concerning basic individual liberties

Civil liberties

The basic freedoms to think and to act that all people have and that are protected against the government abuse

incorporation doctrine

Following established and complete legal procedures

Establishment clause

The part of the First Amendment to the US Constitution that declares that government cannot take actions that create an official religion or support one religion over another

Free exercise clause

An economic system in which individuals and businesses are free to engage in economic activity with a minimum of government interference

Slander

A spoken defamatory statement

Treason

The crime of making war against the US or giving "aid and comfort" to its enemies

Sedition

A legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the government

Symbolic speech

The communication of ideas through symbols and actions

Freedom of association

The right to join with others, share ideas, and work toward a common purpose

Probable cause

The reason for a search or an arrest, based on the knowledge of a crime and the available evidence

Search warrant

A document that gives police legal authority to search private property

1st Amendment

Protects freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition

4th Amendment

Protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures unless a judge issues a warrant

9th Amendment

The government is prevented from claiming that the rights listed in the Bill of Rights are the only rights that people have because they aren't limited to that

10th Amendment

States that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states and powers reserved for the state's aren't listed in the Constitution

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery

14th Amendment

Defines citizenship, expanded due process, established equal protection

Civil rights

The rights that involve equal status and treatment and there right to participate in government

Capital punishment

Death penalty

Civil law

The category of law that covers private disputes between people over property or relationships

Double jeopardy

Being made to stand trial twice for the same offense

Indictment

A formal complaint of criminal wrong doing

Police power

A governments ability to regulate behavior for the common good

Prior restraint

Government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published

5th Amendment

Says that you can't have double jeopardy (being placed on trial twice for the same crime), guarantees due process of law to everyone (the government must treat accused people fairly according to the rules; they are innocent until proven guilty), Miranda Rights (have the right to remain silent; you don't have to be a witness against yourself), and allows eminent domain (the government can take private property for public use: schools, highways, etc., but the owners must be paid a fair price price for the property

19th Amendment

Gives women the right to vote

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age to 18

2nd Amendment

Protects the right to bear arms and keep an army

It can be proposed in congress by 2/3 of a vote or it can be proposed at a national convention requested by a 2/3 of the state legislatures

What are two ways an amendment can be ratified?

Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are important in American society because it is a way for people to express their opinion as well as their views. It also is a basic right and freedom that all people have. Also, because if we can make thoughtful decisions, then we should be able to criticize the government without fear of punishment.

Why are freedom of speech and freedom of the press important in American society?

The second amendment was included in the bill of rights to help protect the right of states to form militias and to ease the fears of those who worried about the power of a standing controlled by the federal government. Also, the right to bear arms was important because people wanted the right to protect themselves.

Why was the second amendment included in the bill of rights?

The 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments all expanded voting rights. The 15th amendment gave people of every race, color, and servitude the right to vote. The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. Finally, the 26th amendment gave everyone 18 years old and up the right to vote.

Which amendment slow expanded voting rights and to who did they apply?

The 9th and 10th amendments limit the powers of the government in many ways. First of all, the 9th amendment prevents the government from claiming the that the rights listed in the bill of rights are the only rights that people have because the people aren't just limited to those rights. This limits the governments power because then they can't deny the people these rights, and it doesn't, in general, increase the power of the government. The 10th amendment states that powers not given to the federal government belong to the state's and powers reserved for the state's aren't listed in the constitution. This limits the governments power because it protects he powers of the state against the national government, so they can't take away or deny their rights. It also doesn't allow the federal government to become superior.

How do 9th and 10th amendments limit he powers of the federal government?

The political cartoon was about the 4th amendment which protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures unless a search warrant is issued by a judge. It shows many government agencies "spying" on a person while he talks on the phone. There are two sides to this cartoon. The side that believes the 4th amendment is being applied argues this because the government is just trying to protect the citizens from terrorists. Whereas, the other side who believes the 4th amendment is being violated says this because the citizens aren't being allowed to be secure in their own houses. One controversial idea that came from his illustration is the fact that we all have freedoms, but your freedom cannot infringe on my freedoms.

What does the political cartoon that we looked at in class mean?

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What does the Bill of Rights say about government powers that aren't listed in the Constitution quizlet?

The 10th amendment states that powers not given to the federal government belong to the state's and powers reserved for the state's aren't listed in the constitution.