Understanding Constitutional Amendments

Understanding Constitutional Amendments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides an overview of the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the first ten known as the Bill of Rights. It explains the rights and freedoms guaranteed by each amendment, such as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection against unreasonable searches. The tutorial also covers the importance of these amendments in safeguarding individual liberties and state powers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of amendments in the Constitution?

To introduce new laws

To guarantee rights and freedoms

To modify existing laws

To remove outdated laws

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment provides the freedom of speech and religion?

Second Amendment

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Third Amendment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What right is protected by the Second Amendment?

Right to bear arms

Protection from unreasonable searches

Freedom of assembly

Right to a fair trial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Third Amendment prevent?

Cruel and unusual punishment

Self-incrimination

Quartering of soldiers in homes

Unreasonable searches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must law enforcement obtain according to the Fourth Amendment?

A confession

A warrant

A jury

A lawyer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment allows you to 'plead the fifth'?

Fourth Amendment

Seventh Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

Right to bear arms

Right to a speedy and public trial

Protection from quartering soldiers

Freedom of speech

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