Unit 3 Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The document signed giving us our independence from Great Britain.

• The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution.

• The 8 most important amendments added to the Constitution.

• The first government system put in place by the United States.

Which amendment gives the following rights/freedoms: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble and petition? (a)  

• 2nd Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment

The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?

• No quartering of soldiers.

• Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

• Powers reserved to the states.

• Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

In September of 2005, at least 200,000 people demonstrated near the White House to promote
peace and an end to the war in Iraq. Which constitutional right were these people exercising?

• freedom of assembly
• right to privacy
• freedom of the press
• right to due process

Which Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?

• 4th

• 5th

• 2nd

• 3rd

Which Amendment is about excessive bail and protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

• 8th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which Amendment protects against illegal searches by requiring probable cause and a search warrant?

• 3rd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy and includes eminent domain, indictments, and due process?

• 4th

• 3rd

• 5th

• 10th

Which Amendment protect us from having to house or quarter soldiers?

• 6th

• 3rd

• 10th

• 5th

Which Amendment Reserves powers for the States?

• 6th

• 1st

• 9th

• 10th