Grade 4, Studies Weekly, Week 3: Bill of Rights

Which of the following is an important function of the Bill of Rights?

• It limits the power of the police

• It limits the power of the state government.

• It limits the power of the armed forces.

• It limits the power of the federal government.

What rights does the First Amendment protect? Check ALL that apply.

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Sleep

If a citizen is accused of a crime, they have a right to a trial and to face their accuser. This is the right to __________, guaranteed in the Fifth Amendment.

• due process

• inalienable rights

• probable cause

• just compensation

If the government made a law that said everyone must follow the same religion, how would that infringe upon the rights of citizens?

• It would violate our 1st Amendment rights

• It would violate our 5th Amendment rights

• We would have to be whatever religion the government says

• It would violate our 2nd Amendment rights

If a government official goes through your home without probable cause, this is known as an illegal __________ and is prohibited in the Fourth Amendment.

• warrant

• search and seizure

• due process

• public trial

A journalist who exposes corruption in government by printing a story in the newspaper is protected by freedom of the press in the First Amendment. True or False

• True

• False

The right to bear arms is protected in the __________ Amendment.

• Amendment V

• Amendment IV

• Amendment II

• I have no idea.

If accused of a crime, the __________ Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.

• Amendment I

• Amendment II

• Amendment V

• Amendment VI