Rights and responsibilities
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- Which freedom lets people say what they think without government punishment?
- The First Amendment says Congress may not set up an official religion.
- The First Amendment lets people ask the government to fix a problem. What is this right called?
- Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
- In peacetime, the army may place soldiers in a private home without the owner's consent.
- What must police usually have before they search a person's home?
- Which right does the Fifth Amendment give a person accused of a crime?
- The Fifth Amendment allows a person to be tried twice for the same crime.
- Under the Fifth Amendment, what must the government pay when it takes private property for public use?
- In a criminal trial, which right does the Sixth Amendment give the accused?
- The Eighth Amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishments.
- Which amendment ended slavery in the United States?
- Under the 14th Amendment, who is a citizen of the United States?
- The 15th Amendment says the right to vote cannot be denied because of what?
- Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
- What did the 24th Amendment end for federal elections?
- What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
- The Constitution allows a religious test to qualify for federal office.
- Congress may pass a law that punishes an act that was legal when it was done.
- Which writ protects a prisoner's right to challenge detention in court?
- Jury service and voting in federal elections are limited to which group?
- The Pledge of Allegiance promises loyalty to the President.
- Which promise do new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?
- Which amendment lets Congress tax incomes?
- Which civic duty is required by law for men from 18 through 25?
- A resident wants to take part in public life. Which action does that?
- Which of these is one right of everyone living in the United States?