Question

vocabulary chapter 4
identify in the space provided, write the vocabulary term or phrase that best completes each statement below.

1. the____bill of rights____ consists of the first 10 amendments to the constitution.
2. the supreme court’s interpretation of freedom of religion requires a(n)______, or clear division between government and religion.
3. the fifth amendment prevents an accused person from having to testify against him or herself, otherwise known as______.
4. the fifth amendment establishes the principle of______, which requires that the government act within the law.
5. the government’s power to take citizens’ private property for public use is called______.
6. the eighth amendment states that the court cannot set______ that is excessive, or too high.
7. rights guaranteed to all u.s. citizens are called______.
8. the right to vote is called ______.
9. the twenty - fourth amendment forbade the use of a(n) as______ a qualification for voting in national elections.
10. a(n)______ requires that men who meet certain qualifications serve in the military.

match match each vocabulary term in the left column with its definition in the right column. write the letter of the correct definition in the space provided.

1. rationed a. the right to vote
2. bail b. citizens’ responsibility to serve as a member of a jury
3. jury duty c. money or property that the accused gives the court hold
4. principles d. limited by law to a certain amount per household
5. suffrage e. basic beliefs, rules, or laws

Explanation:

1. The Bill of Rights is well - known as the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
2. The separation of church and state is a key concept in the Supreme Court's interpretation of religious freedom.
3. The Fifth Amendment's protection against self - incrimination is a fundamental right.
4. Due process in the Fifth Amendment ensures government acts lawfully.
5. Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use.
6. The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail.
7. Civil rights are guaranteed to all US citizens.
8. Suffrage is the right to vote.
9. The Twenty - fourth Amendment banned poll taxes for national elections.
10. Conscription requires eligible men to serve in the military.
11. "Rationed" means limited by law to a certain amount per household.
12. "Bail" is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold.
13. "Jury duty" is citizens' responsibility to serve as a member of a jury.
14. "Principles" are basic beliefs, rules, or laws.
15. "Suffrage" is the right to vote.

Answer:

1. Bill of Rights
2. Separation of church and state
3. Protection against self - incrimination
4. Due process
5. Eminent domain
6. Excessive bail
7. Civil rights
8. Suffrage
9. Poll tax
10. Conscription
11. d
12. c
13. b
14. e
15. a