Bill of Rights

What does it mean to AMEND something?

• make a small change

• completely change

• proofread something

• sew something together

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called:

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

When something is RATIFIED, it is

• changed

• officially approved

• submitted for review

• memorized

The Bill of Rights was ratified in:

• 1891

• 1776

• 1791

• 1492

There are a total of_______amendments to the Constitution today.

• 10

• 13

• 27

• 50

All of these rights are covered in the FIRST amendment except...

You have the right to:

• practice whatever religion you choose

• vote for whoever you want

• gather peacefully with other people

• speak about your opinions and ideas

Taking the 5th or pleading the 5th means:

• You have a right to a fair trial

• You have a right to carry a weapon

• You cannot be forced to testify against yourself in a trial

• You have to be read your rights if you're getting arrested

The police have to have a reason to search your things. It's called probable cause. They can search your things with a warrant. Which amendment is this?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

True or false: All of your rights are listed in the Constitution.

• True

• False

True or false: You can be tried for the same crime twice if new evidence comes to light.

• True

• False