Bill of Rights and the Courts

right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer will be provided if needed

• 10th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

• Right to an education
• Freedom of press
• Right to bear arms
• Right to privacy 

The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be

• tried for the same crime twice.
• forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
• deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
• all of the above

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

• the neighbors sign a petition.
• the chief of police gives permission.
• a judge issues a warrant.
• the have a written note from your mother. 

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

• reasonable bail
• reasonable fines
• jail terms
• cruel punishments

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence
• The US Constitution
• The Articles of Confederation
• The English Bill of Rights

Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 2nd Amendment 

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

1st Amendment

• Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
• No illegal searches and seizures
• The right to bear arms
• No quartering troops

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

• True

• False