Bill of Rights

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press​

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of petition​

1st Amendment

Guarantees the right to bear (carry) arms (weapons)

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2nd Amendment

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Stops the government from forcing citizens to keep soldiers in their homes

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3rd Amendment

Limits searches and seizures (police officers cannot enter your home without a signed warrant)

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4th Amendment

• Cannot be tried for the same crime twice

• No self-incrimination

• Government must pay a fair price for your property​

5th Amendment

• Speedy trial after your arrest

• A fair jury of citizens

• Opportunity to defend yourself

• Lawyer represents you paid by the government​

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6th Amendment

Extends your right to a trial by jury in civil cases

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7th Amendment

• The government cannot demand a person to pay bail or fines that are too high and unreasonable

• No cruel or unusual punishments​

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8th Amendment

Entitles you to rights not listed in the Constitution

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9th Amendment

Powers not given to the U.S. government are reserved to the states or to the people

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10th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Chimoltrufia is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

• double jeopardy

• cruel & unusual punishment

• self-incrimination

• eminent domain

Multiple Choice

Stella Liebeck was awarded $3 million when she sued McDonald's after she suffered 3rd degree burns when her coffee spilled. Which Amendment was used?

• 6th

• 5th

• 7th

• 9th

Multiple Choice

What right does the 6th Amendment provide?

• Trial By Jury In Civil Cases

• Fair & Speedy Trial By Jury In Criminal Cases

• Due Process Of Law

• Petition

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment establishes the Constitutional Principle of Federalism?

• 9th

• 3rd

• 10th

• 7th

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment addresses this Grievance: "In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms."

• 3rd

• 1st

• 5th

• 9th

Multiple Choice

What prevents the government from taking your property without paying for it?

• 4th Amendment
• Double Jeopardy
• Search Warrant
• Eminent Domain

Multiple Choice

What does the 4th Amendment protect Americans from?

• Cruel & Unusual Punishment
• Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
• Excessive Bail
• Being Tried Twice For The Same Crime

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 1st

• 10th

• 3rd

• 8th

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 2nd

• 1st

• 9th

• 7th

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 11th

• 3rd

• 8th

• 4th

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 7th

• 6th

• 2nd

• 4th

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 8th

• 9th

• 7th

• 6th

Multiple Choice

The first 10 amendments are called _____

• The Preamble

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Amendment Process

Multiple Choice

DUE PROCESS MEANS THAT ALL CITIZENS ARE GUARANTEED __________________ EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES.

• FOOD

• A CAR

• RIGHTS

• LOVE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following personal freedoms IS NOT protected protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom to Riot

• Freedom to Petition the Government

Multiple Choice

The newspapers can write the truth even if it is saying bad things about the government. This is what right under the 1st Amendment?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom to petition

• Freedom of speech

Multiple Choice

The 1st Amendment protects __________ basic freedoms.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the U.S. legal system that requires all citizens be treated fairly?

• Separation of Powers

• Bill of Rights

• Due Process of Law

Multiple Choice

Under due process, every citizen is innocent until proven_________________

• worthy

• interesting

• innocent

• guilty

Multiple Choice

Congress passes a law that says everyone must worship the sunset. Ana is arrested for refusing to participate. Which right/freedom is being violated?

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech