The Bill of Rights by Norman Pearl

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

• • George Washington

• • Thomas Jefferson

• • James Madison

• • Abraham Lincoln

What is the Bill of Rights?

• • A list of new laws for the country

• • A part of the Constitution that protects people's rights

• • A plan to build new houses

• • A letter to the King

Which amendment gives people the right to free speech and freedom of religion?

• • First AmendmentFirst Amendment

• • Second Amendment

• • Third Amendment

• • Fourth Amendment

Which amendment allows people to own weapons?

• • First Amendment

• • Second Amendment

• • Third Amendment

• • Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment protects people from:

• • Having to fight in wars

• • Unfair trials

• • Unreasonable searches of their homes

• • Speaking in public

Which amendment says people do not have to let soldiers stay in their homes?

• • Second Amendment

• • Third Amendment

• • Fourth Amendment

• • Fifth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment gives people the right to:

• • Say anything they want

• • Refuse to testify against themselves

• • Keep a secret from friends

• • Travel anywhere

Which amendment protects the freedom of the press?

• • First Amendment

• • Fourth Amendment

• • Fifth Amendment

• • Tenth Amendment

1. The Bill of Rights is important because it:

• • Gives the president more power

• • Protects the rights of people in the United States

• • Is a list of laws

• • Helps build new schools

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20