Question

Match the following constitutional protections with their amendments. 1. not allowing excessive bail or punishment Second Amendment 2. right to keep and bear arms Fourth Amendment 3. search and seizure Sixth Amendment 4. right to a speedy trial Eighth Amendment

Answer 1

• Second Amendment --> right to keep and bear arms. It was enacted in 1791. It was promoted as a support to the natural right of self-defense and the right to resist to opression.

• Fourth Amendment --> search and seizure. It is part of the Bill of Rights. It establishes that citizens have the right to be secure in their person, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.

• Sixth Amendment --> right to a speedy trial.   It is part of the Bill of Rights and deals with criminal prosecutions. The person blamed for a claim has the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury.

• Eighth Amendment --> not allowing excessive bail or punishment. It was enacted in 1791 and inspired by the Bill of Rights. It prevented from imposing on convicts excessive, cruel or unusual punishments.

Answer 2

1.8 amendment 2. 2 amendment 3. 4 amendment 4.6 amendment