Constitution Vocabulary

What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?

• The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.

• The right to a jury in federal civil cases.

• Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

• The ability to override a presidential veto.

What is the 2nd Amendment about?

• The right to keep ordinary weapons.

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishments.

• Freedom to practice any religion.

• The division of government into three branches.

What is prohibited by the 3rd Amendment?

• Forcing people to testify against themselves.

• Forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes.

• Searching property without a warrant.

• Imposing cruel punishments for crimes.

What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

• Housing soldiers in private homes.

• Searches and seizures without probable cause.

• Unfair representation in Congress.

• Retrying someone for the same crime after a verdict.

What does the 5th Amendment ensure?

• The ability to vote for representatives.

• Protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.

• Speedy and public trials.

• The right to bear arms.

What is a key right provided by the 6th Amendment?

• The right to bail matching the crime.

• The right to a speedy and public trial.

• The right to apply for statehood.

• Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments.

What does the 7th Amendment grant?

• The right to a jury trial in federal civil cases.

• The ability to override a veto.

• The right to elect the president directly.

• Powers to Congress not delegated to the states.

What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures.

• Cruel and unusual punishments.

• Self-incrimination during trials.

• Forcing citizens to house soldiers.

What does the 9th Amendment state?

• Federal laws are superior to state laws.

• All rights are listed in the Constitution.

• People have additional rights not listed in the Constitution.

• States share power with the federal government.

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

• Assign all undelegated rights to states or the people.

• Protect freedom of speech.

• Require a jury for civil cases.

• Divide the government into three branches.