#8 Bill of Rights and limited Government

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a government to have limitations on its power?

• To protect the rights of citizens

• To allow the government to do whatever it wants

• To create a monarchy

• To prevent states from having any power

Multiple Choice

What was put into place as a list of things limiting what the government could not do?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers

Multiple Select

Which of the following rights are protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Right to Bear Arms

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The Second Amendment is associated with the right to

arms.

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During times of peace, the government cannot force you to

soldiers in your home.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process of law?

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rights guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?

• Right to a speedy and public trial

• Right to legal counsel

• Right to protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• Right to call witnesses favorable to the defendant

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The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and

punishment.

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All powers not delegated to the national government are reserved for the

according to the 10th Amendment.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the Bill of Rights and limited government, what is one question you still have or one aspect you would like to learn more about?