Chapter 8 Bill of Rights Review

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the ________________.

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Why did some of the Constitutional Convention delegates insist on adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• They wanted to protect individual rights like freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

• They wanted to make the new government more like the British Parliament.

• They wanted to give the national government more control over Americans.

• They wanted to give the national government more control over Americans.

Why is the First Amendment often cited as the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights?

• It establishes rule of law and due process.

• It protects five key freedoms our nation was founded on.

• It establishes a process to change the U.S. Constitution.

• It gives the U.S. government its powers.

Which statement best describes rights of U.S. citizens?

• People have rights that are NOT included in the Bill of Rights or the U.S. Constitution.

• Rights NOT granted to citizens are given to the state and federal governments.

• ONLY the rights included in the Bill of Rights are protected.

• ONLY rights included in the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, are protected.

What is the purpose of “due process”?

• to establish the judicial branch of government

• to establish the process for amending the Constitution

• to protect people’s rights when they are accused of a crime

• to limit people’s right to own a gun

Which statement best explains the concept of “rule of law”?

• Police officers enforce laws.

• Laws apply to everyone equally.

• Government makes rules and laws.

• Only the president is above the law.

Check each description that applies to the Declaration of Independence. Check all that apply

• establish a process for changing the government

• announce colonists' decision to break away from King George III

• made up the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• Listed colonies grievances against Great Britian

Check each description that applies to the Articles of Confederation. Check all that apply

• Established first national government uniting American colonies

• created a weak government with no president; and a one-house congress

• made up of first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• protects rights like freedom of speech

Check each description that applies to the U.S. Constitution. Check all that apply

• made up of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• established a strong national government with a president and a two-house Congress

• established first national government uniting American colonies

• establish a process for changing the government

Check each description that applies to the Bill of Rights. Check all that apply

• made up of the first 10 amendments to the Consitution

• protects individual rights like freedom of speech and freedom of religion

• listed colonists' grievances again Great Britain

• established a process for changing the government