U.S. Constitutional Amendments Overview

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

• A list of laws passed by Congress.

• A document outlining the powers of the President.

• The original draft of the Declaration of Independence.

Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

What right does the Second Amendment protect?

• Freedom of the press

• The right to own a gun

• Protection from unreasonable searches

• The right to a jury trial

What does the Third Amendment prevent?

• The government from taking private property.

• Soldiers from living in private homes without permission.

• Citizens from owning weapons.

• Police from searching homes without a warrant.

What is required for police to search your house, according to the Fourth Amendment?

• A signed confession

• A warrant

• Permission from the homeowner

• A police badge

If accused of a crime, what rights are protected by the Fifth Amendment?

• Right to a lawyer and public trial.

• Right to bear arms and freedom of speech.

• Right to a fair jury trial and not having to speak against yourself.

• Freedom of religion and assembly.

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee in criminal cases?

• The right to a jury trial in civil cases.

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

• The right to a fair trial and a lawyer.

• The right to petition the government.

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

• Excessive bail and fines.

• Cruel and unusual punishment.

• Unreasonable searches.

• Quartering of soldiers.