Bill of Rights Check In

Which amendment guarantees Americans right to bear arms (own weapons)

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• 27 Amendments

• Third Amendment

What does the third amendment say?

• Protects the rights of every American, defines the Freedoms of Religion, Speech and Press

• Prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes

• Guarantees Americans right to bear arms (own weapons)

The idea that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty is in which amendment?

• First

• Second

• Fifth

• Third

Under the Fifth Amendment, can someone be put on trial twice for the same crime?

• Yes

• No

What does the Sixth Amendment say?

• It prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes

• It discusses the need for search warrants

• It describes freedom to protest

• It outlines a right to a speedy public trial

Which amendment protects people from having to pay unreasonably high bail in order to be released from jail while awaiting trial?

• Eighth

• Second

• Fifth

• Fourth

Which amendment recognizes the Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution?

• Seventh

• Eighth

• Ninth

• None of them

Chimoltrufia is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

• double jeopardy

• cruel & unusual punishment

• self-incrimination

• eminent domain

Stella Liebeck was awarded $3 million when she sued McDonald's after she suffered 3rd degree burns when her coffee spilled. Which Amendment was used?

• 6th

• 5th

• 7th

• 9th

What prevents the government from taking your property without paying for it?

• 4th Amendment
• Double Jeopardy
• Search Warrant
• Eminent Domain