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WorksheetsBill of Rights
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which amendment states that "powers not given to the federal government belong to the states"?
10th
2nd
5th
9th
Which amendment gives Americans the right to own a weapon?
4th
7th
11th
2nd
Which amendment gives American citizens the right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer if needed?
6th
7th
8th
9th
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
Right to an education
Right to bear arms
Freedom of press
Right to privacy
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
the neighbors sign a petition.
a judge issues a warrant.
the chief of police gives permission.
the have a written note from your mother.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
reasonable bail
jail terms
reasonable fines
cruel punishments
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
13
10
27
5
The government ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. Which amendment did was violated?
1st
2nd
5th
3rd
Lin is a Buddhist. He just moved to a new town in Iowa that has banned all religions. The sheriff has threatened to arrest him if he didn’t take an oath against his religion. Which amendment has the sheriff violated?
1st
3rd
5th
7th
Bob wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of his letter, Bob was arrested and placed in jail. Which amendment was violated?
2nd
5th
8th
1st
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
tried for the same crime twice
forced to give evidence against himself or herself
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law
All the above
hat historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
British Law
US Constitution
A warrant must describe the places to be searched.
true
false
.
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again. Which amendment was violated?
8
7
6
5
Alyssa was arrested 12 months ago. She was accused of speeding, but wasn't given an opportunity to defend herself against the charge. The police refused to give her a lawyer or an impartial jury in court. Which amendment did the police officer violate?
6
5
4
3
Which amendment is this case referring to?
1st
10th
3rd
8th
Which amendment is this case referring to?
2nd
1st
9th
7th
Which amendment is this case referring to?
11th
3rd
8th
4th
Which amendment is this case referring to?
7th
6th
2nd
4th
Which amendment is this case referring to?
8th
9th
7th
6th
"Mega mind"Bases the law the everyone must worship the sunset in villian base.What amendment was violated.
Amendment 1
Amendment 6
Amendment 9
Amendment 3
putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
double trouble
harrassment
multiple jeopardy
double jeopardy
self-incrimination
giving testimony that can be used against someone accused of a crime
giving testimony that can be used against oneself
acting as your own attorney in court
providing testimony in a civil case rather than criminal
an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property
warrant
will
writ of habeas corpus
search permit
civil cases
disputes between two agencies of the government
disputes between people not in the military
disputes between people or businesses
disputes involving violent attacks
criminal case
a case between two people or businesses
a case accusing a person of breaking a law
a case between two people convicted of a crime
a case against a person already convicted of another crime
jury
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a court case based on the evidence presented
a group of people chosen to report on the facts of a court case to the media
a group of people chosen to defend a person accused of a crime in court
a group of people chosen to take notes on a case that a judge then uses to decide the outcome
right to a jury trial if the disagreement is over more than a $20 value
5th Amendment
11th Amendment
7th Amendment
10th Amendment
right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer will be provided if needed
10th Amendment
9th Amendment
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
A warrant must describe the things/person to be seized.
True
False
A warrant must describe the places to be searched.
True
False
People must be ______ old to vote.
21
18
17
A person can be tried for the same crime, twice.
True
False
which amendment forbades cruel and unusal punishment?
10th amendment
5th amendment
8th amendment
3rd mendment
No unreasonable searches and seizure
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Rights of the accused: Speedy and public trial, clear charges, witness in defense and attorney if you cannot afford one
8th
6th
9th
1st
Right to due process, no double jeopardy or self-incrimination
10th
5th
6th
8th
What word means to take away?
witness
amendment
ratify
seize
A group of citizens selected to decide the outcome of a trial
amendment
jury
warrant
civil
Disputes involving property, money or other matters
jury
civil
amendment
ratify
An amendment is...
an order from a judge
someone who gives evidence
a change to the Constitution
the answer to a problem
To make a written document official by signing it
ratify
due process
warrant
witness
self-incrimination
giving testimony that can be used against someone accused of a crime
giving testimony that can be used against oneself
acting as your own attorney in court
providing testimony in a civil case rather than criminal
Which right is NOT guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?
speech
bear arms
religion
petition
Police cannot search or seize without a warrant based on ____________ ____________
reasonable suspicion
right to search
probable cause
A good reason
The Bill of Rights protect an individual against ______________
other individuals
Canada
the government
aliens
Government cannot deprive people of life or property without ____________ ________________. (govt must follow their own laws)
a good reason
Bill of Rights
The Constitution
due process
The supreme law of the land...
The Legislative Branch
The US Government
United Nations
The Constitution
What is an amendment?
An adaptation to a law
An adjustment to a law
A change in a law
Define "seizure"
Capturing something using force
Taking something from someone else after asking
Borrowing something
What does it mean to "plead the fifth"
Silence or refusal to answer questions
Unable to answer something
To self-incriminate
The 9th amendment guarantees
Other rights not included in Constitution.
State rights and powers.
Freedom of religion, speech, and press;
rights of petition and assembly.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 10th amendment guarantees
State rights and powers.
Other rights not included in Constitution.
Right to trial by jury in civil case.
No cruel or unusual punishments.
Amend=
to be peaceful/calm
just/fair treatment
to change
Posterity=
all future generations
health, happiness, fortune
freedom
Tranquility=
peaceful/calm
an order
good fortune
Ordain=
an order
to change something
freedom
Justice=
just/fair treatment
health, happiness, and fortune
given to all future generations
Welfare=
health, happiness, and good fortune
being financially wealthy
being well-off
Liberty=
freedom
likelihood
living wages
