Bill+of+Rights

Provide the answer as addressed by the Constitution. If possible, include the Article and section of the Constitution where the information can be found.

1) What are the five basic rights mentioned in the First Amendment? Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Right of people to assemble peacefully To petition government for a redress of grievances

2) What must occur prior to a search and possible seizure of your property? What Amendment addresses this? Amendment IV - Probable cause supported by Oath of affirmation, must occur prior to a search

3) The US Supreme Court ruled recently that executing a suspect who was convicted of a crime committed while they were a juvenile was unconstitutional because they determined it was cruel and unusual punishment. Which Amendment did they use to support this decision? Amendment VI

4) What protections does the 5th Amendment provide? What is "eminent domain"? No person can be forced to testify or stand witness for him/herself, nor will they be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process law. Eminent domain is the right of the state to take private property for public use.

5) Why is the Tenth Amendment known as "reserved powers"? Powers are not granted to the federal government nor prohibited to the states by the constitution of the United States and they are reserved to the states or the people.