The Bill of Rights

After the Constitution was written, it had to be

• reviewed by the court.

• voted on by the people.

• signed by the president.

• ratified by nine of the states.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• to give guns to the soldiers

• to protect the rights and liberties of the American citizens

• to give us freedom from England

• to give rights to the government

What is an amendment?

• a resolution by the states

• a law passed by Congress

• a bill that guarantees a right

• a change to the Constitution

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• Proclamation of 1763

• The Bill of Rights

Which of these is an example of due process?

• a fair trial

• a prejudiced jury

• a cruel punishment

• a search without good reason

Which of these does the First Amendment protect?

• printing lies about people

• criticizing the government

• making students pray in school

• falsely shouting "fire" in a crowd

How did the Second Amendment explain the right to carry guns?

• Big cities were dangerous.

• The police were too strong.

• States had volunteer armies.

• People needed to fight duels.

Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable search and seizure?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

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

• stole a car.

• drove too fast.

• owes her money.

• set fire in a school.

Which amendment says that people do not have to say things that can be used against them in court?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment