Constitutional Law MPTC
When was the Constitution of the U.S written and ratified ---ANSWER--- in 1787 and
1788.
The (First) 1st Amendment ---ANSWER--- Establishes freedom of religion, speech,
press, assembly, and petition.
What is the definition of Speech under the 1st amendment ---ANSWER--- Protected
speech includes spoken and written words, the act of not speaking and symbolic
conduct.
What are the types of speech not protected by the 1st amendment. ---ANSWER---
Obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech.
What is the definition of religion under the 1st amendment ---ANSWER--- Citizens have
the right to worship a god or supreme being (Or not to hold such beliefs). The
government can not require or force observations or compel citizens to follow any
particular religion.
The (Second) 2nd Amendment ---ANSWER--- Establishes the right to keep and bear
arms. Intended to keep and protect the individuals right to possess personal firearm for
lawful purposes.
The (Fourth) 4th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Prohibits unreasonable searches and
seizures by the government.
, What is the definition of a Search ---ANSWER--- Physical invasion or intrusion of
privacy by police on people, homes or personal property to obtain info or gather
evidence.
What is the definition of a seizure ---ANSWER--- When police take possession of
property, make an arrest, or restrict a persons ability to move freely.
5th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Prohibits citizens from being punished for the same
offense twice (Double Jeopardy) from being compelled to testify against themselves
(Self-Incrimination) provides the right to indictment for certain types of offenses by a
grand jury and guarantees due process of law.
6th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Requires all persons charged with a crime be informed
of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to council and right
to a speedy trial by impartial jury.
8th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Protects people from excessive bail and fines and
prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
14th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Provided the people of all states the right to "Due
Process" and Equal Protection" under the law.
Definition of Due Process ---ANSWER--- Notice and opportunity to be heard fairly.
Definition of Constitutional Law ---ANSWER--- Basic law of the land
Bill of Rights definition ---ANSWER--- First 10 amendments to the Constitution
US constitution definition ---ANSWER--- Supreme Law of the land 7 articles 27
amendments
When was the Constitution of the U.S written and ratified ---ANSWER--- in 1787 and
1788.
The (First) 1st Amendment ---ANSWER--- Establishes freedom of religion, speech,
press, assembly, and petition.
What is the definition of Speech under the 1st amendment ---ANSWER--- Protected
speech includes spoken and written words, the act of not speaking and symbolic
conduct.
What are the types of speech not protected by the 1st amendment. ---ANSWER---
Obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech.
What is the definition of religion under the 1st amendment ---ANSWER--- Citizens have
the right to worship a god or supreme being (Or not to hold such beliefs). The
government can not require or force observations or compel citizens to follow any
particular religion.
The (Second) 2nd Amendment ---ANSWER--- Establishes the right to keep and bear
arms. Intended to keep and protect the individuals right to possess personal firearm for
lawful purposes.
The (Fourth) 4th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Prohibits unreasonable searches and
seizures by the government.
, What is the definition of a Search ---ANSWER--- Physical invasion or intrusion of
privacy by police on people, homes or personal property to obtain info or gather
evidence.
What is the definition of a seizure ---ANSWER--- When police take possession of
property, make an arrest, or restrict a persons ability to move freely.
5th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Prohibits citizens from being punished for the same
offense twice (Double Jeopardy) from being compelled to testify against themselves
(Self-Incrimination) provides the right to indictment for certain types of offenses by a
grand jury and guarantees due process of law.
6th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Requires all persons charged with a crime be informed
of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to council and right
to a speedy trial by impartial jury.
8th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Protects people from excessive bail and fines and
prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
14th Amendment ---ANSWER--- Provided the people of all states the right to "Due
Process" and Equal Protection" under the law.
Definition of Due Process ---ANSWER--- Notice and opportunity to be heard fairly.
Definition of Constitutional Law ---ANSWER--- Basic law of the land
Bill of Rights definition ---ANSWER--- First 10 amendments to the Constitution
US constitution definition ---ANSWER--- Supreme Law of the land 7 articles 27
amendments
