Bill of Rights REVIEW

What role does Congress play in amending the Constitution?

• They give final approval with a 3/4ths vote

• They propose it with a 2/3rds vote

• They can declare amendments to be unconstitutional

• They can sign or veto amendments

What role do the states have in amending the Constitution?

• Once 3/4ths of the state approve the Constitutional amendment is added

• Once 2/3rds of the states approve the Constitutional amendment is added

• The states do not play a role in amending the Constitution

• Once a simple majority (more than half) of the states approve, the Constitutional amendment is added

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The written plan of government for the United States.

• Document that declared the United States independent from Great Britain.

• Document that ended slavery in the United States

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution 

Which amendment protects citizens charged with crimes from excessive bail and cruel and usual punishment?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which amendment protects citizens' freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which amendment protects your right to silence or to not testify against yourself if accused of a crime?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which amendment protects your right to a speedy trial with a jury if you are charged with a crime?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which amendment says that you do not have to provide food and shelter to soldiers?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment guarantees that you have more rights than just those listed in the Constitution?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 9th Amendment