Bill of Rights: First Amendment

What does the right to assemble mean?

• Take things apart

• Gather together in one place for a common purpose

• Give your opinion

Which of these is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

• freedom to govern

• freedom of speech

• freedom to petition

• freedom to assemble

What is an amendment?

• a change made to a law

• a prayer

• a freedom

• an opinion

What does the freedom of religion allow us to do?

• be treated equally

• practice the religion we choose

• voice our opinion

Laws are made to________.

• hurt citizens

• scare citizens

• protect citizens and their property

The Bill of Rights were added to the constitution to guarantee basic freedoms to all Americans.

• True

• False

What is another name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Bill of Rights

Which includes the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• Bill of Rights

• checks and balances

• natural rights

The Bill of Rights is the name given to the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Why were they added?

• They were added to explain the powers of the state governments.

• They were added to limit the influence of Great Britain.

• They were added to extend the right to vote to all Americans.

• They were added to guarantee basic freedoms to all Americans.

Which right is listed in the Bill of Rights?

• the right to work

• the right to a house

• the right to choose your religion.

• the right to free health care