The Constitution and Bill of Rights

According to the Bill of Rights, for a trial to be fair, the court must have ________.

• people

• a jury

• prejudice

• ratify

Proper legal procedure, like having a fair trial, is called ________.

• civil

• due process

• jury

• prejudice

Nine states needed to ________, or agree to, the Bill of Rights.

• civil

• due process

• jury

• ratify

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

• It makes sure people follow all the laws.

• It makes sure that everyone has a job.

• It lists the freedoms of people in the United States.

• It says what government the United States will have.

Which of these does the First Amendment protect?

• printing lies about people

• freedom of speech

• making students pray in school

How did the Second Amendment explain the right to carry guns?

• Big cities were dangerous.

• The police were too strong.

• States had volunteer armies.

• People needed to fight duels.

Which of these is an example of due process?

• a fair trial

• a prejudiced jury

• a cruel punishment

• a search without good reason

The Tinkers believed that the black armbands they wore were protected under the

• First Amendment.

• Second Amendment.

• Fourth Amendment.

• Ninth Amendment.

To appeal a court decision is to

• organize a protest march.

• request review by a higher court.

• pay a fine instead of going to jail.

• ask Congress to change a law.

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State