Summarize the rights contained in the Sixth Amendment.(1 point)
the part of the Bill of Rights that protects people accused of a crime by requiring a grand jury, prohibiting trials for the same crime twice, preventing self-incrimination, and prohibiting the taking of private property without compensation
the part of the Bill of Rights that protects religious liberty and freedom of expression such as speech
the part of the Bill of Rights that protects the individual and state rights to own weapons for the purpose of creating militias
the part of the Bill of Rights that protects people accused of a crime by requiring a speedy and public trial, requiring an impartial jury, identifying the specific crime committed, making witness testimony public, and providing a lawyer for the accused
The Sixth Amendment protects people accused of a crime by ensuring their right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, the knowledge of the specific crime they are accused of, public witness testimony, and the provision of a lawyer for the accused.
Explain how the First Amendment limits the power of the government to pass laws.(1 point)
Congress can pass no law permitting the taking of private property without compensation.
Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.
Congress can pass no law infringing the people’s right to own firearms for the purpose of creating a militia.
Congress can pass no law creating unreasonable searches.
The First Amendment limits the power of the government to pass laws by prohibiting Congress from passing laws that infringe upon certain rights. These rights include the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government. The First Amendment also prevents Congress from passing laws that abridge the freedom of individuals to practice their religion or to express themselves through speech or the press. Additionally, it prohibits laws that establish a specific religion or restrict the rights of people to gather peacefully or to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Which of the following is an accurate discussion of why a bill of rights for the national government might not be necessary?(1 point)
Responses
A. The national government has only delegated powers.
B. The national government has only reserved powers.
C. A lengthy list of rights were already protected by the Constitution.
D. A lengthy list of rights were already protected by each state.
C. A lengthy list of rights were already protected by the Constitution.
Explain how the First Amendment limits the power of the government to pass laws.(1 point)
A. Congress can pass no law permitting the taking of private property without compensation.
B. Congress can pass no law respecting or restricting religion, or laws limiting freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, or to petition the government.
C. Congress can pass no law infringing the people’s right to own firearms for the purpose of creating a militia.
D. Congress can pass no law creating unreasonable searches.