Bill of Rights / Amendments

The First 10 Amendments are not called The Bill of Rights.

• True

• False

For which reason was the U.S. Constitution written?

• A. to protect freedom of speech

• B. to create a national religion 

• C. to declare freedom from outside rule 

• D. to set up a new government

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What do the amendments in the Bill of Rights explain?

• how the United States elects leaders

• how much power the government should have

• the basic rights of every person in the United States

• why American colonists no longer accept the leadership of King George III

All American citizens have the following rights except

• the right to trial by jury

• the right to free speech

• the right to practice their own religion

• the right to ignore certain laws they don’t agree with

Match the following

• freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition

• Amendment 2

• gives people the right to choose not to testify in court

• Amendment 5

• prevents the government from placing troops in private homes

• Amendment 3

• right to keep and bear arms

• Amendment 1

• requires the government to have a warrant that was issued by a judge and

  based on probable cause

• Amendment 4

Match the following

• prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

• Amendment 6

• guarantees a speedy trial, a fair jury, and a lawyer

• Amendment 10

• provides that civil cases be tried by jury

• Amendment 9

• gives power to states and people, not just the government

• Amendment 7

• there are more rights people have than just the ones in the Constitution

• Amendment 8

Which Amendment is the most well-known?

• Right to bear arms (Amend. 2)

• Freedom of speech, press, religion (Amend. 1)

When is/was the 3rd Amendment extremely important?

• It is currently important

• During the Revolutionary War

What does AMEND mean?

• Completely change all the laws/rules

• Make minor changes to law/rules