The Bill of Rights V2

What is an amendment?

• a law passed by Congress

• a change to the constitution

After the Constitution was written, it had to be...

• reviewed by the court

• ratified by nine of the states

Which of these does the First Amendment protect?

• criticizing the government

• making students pray in school

How did the 2nd Amendment explain the right to carry guns?

• Big cities were dangerous

• States had volunteer armies

Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable search and seizure?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Which of these is an example of due process?

• a fair trial

• a cruel punishment

A civil trial would be most likely to result if Mary says that Ann...

• stole a car

• owes her money

To appeal a court decision is to

• organize a protest march

• request a review by a higher court