The Bill of Rights

a group of citizens selected to decide the outcome of a trial

• Jury

• Press

• Assemble

• Ratify

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SS.4.15c

A group of people believe a law is unfair. They organize a peaceful protest in front of city hall. A police officer tells them they cannot be there and arrests them.

Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

• the right to bear arms

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Choose the answer below that lists 3 of the many freedoms guaranteed to U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights.

• free speech, freedom to worship, and freedom to gather together in protest

• free speech, freedom to eat ice cream for breakfast, and freedom to sleep until noon

• free speech, freedom to stay up all night, and freedom to eat popcorn for dinner

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What is freedom of the press?

• All newspapers, journalists, and news shows are of no cost to the people.

• The government has its own news station with volunteer journalists.

• News must be printed on paper and given away.

• Newspapers, journalists, and news shows cannot be punished or censored.

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a change or addition to an official document

• Amendment

• Press

• Assemble

• Ratify

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Whose rights are protected under the Sixth Amendment?

• those making the arrest

• those trying the accused in court

• those protecting the accused

• those accused of a crime

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SS.4.15a

Which amendment says powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved for states?

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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SS.4.15a

Which clause allows citizens to practice any religion that they want?

• Establishment Clause

• Religion Clause

• Free Exercise Clause

• Petition Clause

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