The Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• The original Constitution

• A set of laws for each state

• A declaration of independence

Which amendment allows people to speak freely and follow any religion?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Second Amendment allow?

• Owning weapons

• Free speech

• Fair trials

• Unfair searches

According to the Third Amendment, what can't soldiers do?

• Live in people's houses without permission

• Carry weapons

• Speak freely

• Conduct unfair searches

What do the Fifth and Sixth Amendments ensure?

• Fair trials in court

• Freedom of speech

• Right to own weapons

• Protection from cruel punishments

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

• Cruel punishments

• Unfair searches

• Living in houses without permission

• Owning weapons

What do the Ninth and Tenth Amendments state?

• People and states have other rights too

• Only the federal government has rights

• Punishments can't be cruel

• Soldiers can't live in houses without permission

What is the Constitution?

c) A list of names

• a) A set of rules for the country

• b) A storybook

• c) A list of names

What does the First Amendment protect?

• a) The right to own a pet

• b) The right to speak freely and follow any religion

• c) The right to play sports

What does the Fourth Amendment stop?

• a) Unfair searches

• b) Loud music

• c) Long speeches