All Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To establish the framework and operating procedures of the U.S. federal government.
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties from government overreach.
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What right does the Second Amendment guarantee?
The right to keep and bear arms.
What protection does the Fourth Amendment provide?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What rights are guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment?
Right to due process, protection against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
What rights are guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment?
Right to a fair and speedy trial, including the right to an impartial jury and to be informed of the charges.
What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?
Excessive bail and fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
What is the focus of the Ninth Amendment?
The enumeration of certain rights does not deny other rights retained by the people.
What does the Tenth Amendment address?
Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?
Civil liberties: protections from the government. Civil rights: protections by the government against discrimination.
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
To interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutionality of laws.