Week 3 Government Notes

Multiple Choice

Why is the Bill of Rights significant in American history?

• It outlines the structure of the government

• It lists the first ten amendments that protect individual freedoms

• It describes the process for electing the president

• It explains the duties of Congress

Multiple Choice

The Bill of Rights is the first ten _________ to the constitution.

• amendments
• articles
• sections
• clauses

Multiple Choice

Amendment means _________

• public vote on a law

• a summary of legal principles
• a formal change or addition to a law or legal document

• a temporary pause in legislation

Multiple Select

Which of the following freedoms are protected by the First Amendment according to the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Right to own property

Multiple Choice

What is the 2nd amendment about?

• The 2nd Amendment states that you have more rights not listed in the Bill of Rights

• The 2nd Amendment regulates the press.
• The 2nd Amendment is about freedom of speech.
• 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.

Drag and Drop

The 3rd amendment says people cannot be forced to ​ ​ ​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

obey the laws

house soldiers

carry a weapon

join the army

Multiple Choice

What is a saying that goes along with the 5th amendment?

• I choose to speak freely.
• I refuse to answer.
• I have the right to remain loud.

• I plead the Fifth.

Multiple Choice

What does the 6th amendment say?

• The 6th Amendment allows for double jeopardy.
• The 6th Amendment gives the right to a fair and speedy trial,

• The 6th Amendment abolishes slavery

• The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.

Multiple Choice

What does the 8th amendment say?

• The 8th Amendment allows for the death penalty

• The 8th Amendment mandates a trial by jury in all cases.
• The 8th Amendment protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment

• The 8th Amendment guarantees the right to free speech.