Bill of Rights

Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

• 1st
• 4th
• 9th
• 10th

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.

• 1st
• 3rd
• 5th
• 6th

Guarantees the right to bear arms.

• 1st
• 2nd
• 7th
• 8th 

What does it mean to have the "Freedom of Speech"?

• You can say whatever you want, even if it takes away somebody's unalienable rights.
• You can make people listen to you, even if they don't want you to.
• You are allowed to make a speech n front of Congress without their approval.
• You are allowed to say what you want, as long as it doesn't take away somebody's rights.

The 14th Amendment states that the state gov'ts have to follow due process. It also says how to and who can receive citizenship. All people ____ or ____ are citizens, as well as all _______ _________. 

• Anyone can be a citizen, all they hav to do is live in the U.S. for 5 years.
• All people born or naturalized are citizens, except African Americans.
• All people born or naturalized are citizens, as well as all African Americans.
• All people rich or poor are citizens, as well as all African Americans.

What does the concept "due process of law" mean?

• Protection provided by the Constitution against unfair gov't laws or rules. You cannot be considered guilty until after your trial.
• Congress has to pass a law with the president's approval or a 2/3 override; they can't do it themselves.
• You are considered guilty until proven innocent.
• The government can't accuse you of something without proof.

The 19th Amendment gives _____ the right to vote.

• 18-year-olds
• African Americans
• Minorities
• Women

What is the Bill of Rights?

• All the Amendments to the Constitution.
• The 1st Amendment to the Constitution; RAPPS.
• The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
• The most important amendments to the Constitution.

Which statement best explains how this right helps someone who has been accused of committing a crime?

• It protects them from self-incrimination.
• It provides them with a fair trial.
• It establishes search procedures.
• It allows them to deny guilt.

What is the main purpose of the Ninth Amendment?

• to protect the power of the state governments
• to ensure that innocent people do not get punished
• to prevent Congress from placing restrictions on voting rights
• to guarantee that a broad set of rights is protected by the Constitution