Part I: Terms ~ Define on your own paper and attach your answers to this sheet.

indictment
double jeopardy
due process of law
eminent domain
bail
slander
treason
libel
suffrage
poll tax
petition
search warrant
bill of attainder
habeas corpus
ex post facto law
Establishment Clause
Free Exercise Clause
prior restraint
custodial interrogation
probable cause
grand jury
civil case
"clear & present danger"
Prohibition

Part II: Court Cases ~ Match each case with its major result

Honors: Asterisk beside it = possible essay (case background, constitutional issue, and result)

Court Case

______ Texas v. Johnson

______ Abington v. Schempp

______ Miranda v. Arizona*

______ NY Times v. US*

______ Engle v. Vitale

______ Wallace v. Jaffree

______ Gideon v. Wainwright

______ Tinker v. Des Moines*

Major Result
A. Banned school-led prayer
B. schools cannot require students to read Bible verses if the intent is to promote religion
C. moments of silence for religious purposes are unconstitutional
D. flag burning as part of a peaceful protest is constitutional
E. suspects have the right to an attorney in all criminal cases
F. the government cannot use prior restraint unless it can prove that harm will be caused by the speech
G. authorities must inform suspects of their constitutional rights to remain silent and to have an attorney
H. schools can restrict student speech only if that speech disrupts the learning environment
 

Part III: Amendments ~ Write the number of the amendment that corresponds to each phrase.

Amendments to study: 1-10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26

• Right to a trial by jury.
• States that law enforcement officials must have a search warrant or probable cause to search citizens.
• Freedom from double jeopardy.
• Banned slavery.
• Gave 18 year olds the right to vote.
• Abolished the poll tax.
• Gave women the right to vote.
• Stated that the right to vote could not be taken away because of someone's race.
• Outlawed alcohol (started the period of Prohibition)
• Bans cruel and unusual punishment.
• States that the rights contained in the Bill of Rights are not the only rights of citizens.
• Grants the government the right to seize private land as long as it pays for it.
• Prevents the government from housing troops in the homes of citizens.
• Protects several freedoms, such as the right to speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion
• Grants us the right to bear arms.
• States that civil suits for more than $20 may have a jury if both sides want one.
• Granted citizenship to all people born in the US and applied the Bill of Rights to the states.
• States that all other rights not granted to the federal government are reserved for the states and the people.
• Grants citizens the right to legal counsel.
• Ended Prohibition.

• Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution? Give at least 2 reasons.
• Explain at least 2 ways the Federalists argued in support of the Constitution.
• When would a judge issue a search warrant?
• Why was the 26th Amendment passed in 1971?
• When can a school restrict a student's right to free speech?
• Can a school require a student to read the Bible? If so, explain.
• What is the difference between libel and slander?
• Must a police officer always read a suspect his/her rights? Explain.
• When might a judge deny an accused person bail?
• How does the 9th Amendment protect the rights of Americans?
• How can schools require moments of silence?
• According to the Supreme Court, what is 1 purpose of the Establishment Clause?
• Explain 1 advantage the Federalists had over the Anti-Federalists.
• What must the government do in order to use prior restraint?
• Why did the colonists need to own guns?