The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights makes sure that Americans have rights and freedoms in the United States.

• true

• false

Do Americans have the right to meet in a peaceful group?

• yes

• no

Do Americans have to let soldiers live in their houses?

• yes

• no

Nobody can search your body, your house, or your things unless they can prove to a __________ that they have a good reason to think you have committed a crime.

• soldier

• teacher

• principal

• judge

Can a person go to jail or pay a fine if the courts say that they are not guilty?

• yes

• no

If a person is arrested, do they have a right to a speedy trial?

• yes

• no

Americans have the right to go to ________ if they are having a problem with another person.

• Disneyland

• Taco Tuesday

• jail

• court

Can the government make Americans pay a fine that is a ridiculous amount?

• yes

• no

Can the government punish Americans in a hurtful way when they commit a crime?

• yes

• no