True or False
True or False:
The Federalist were against the constitution
False
Which amendment guarantees citizens the freedom of religion and the freedom of speech?
The first Amendment
The government decides that only certain types of speech are allowed and people who speak out against the government can be punished. What Amendment protects them?
1st Amendment
When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
December 15, 1791
Fill in the blank of the Preamble:
"We the People of ______ ________ ___________, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense..."
The United States
True or False:
The 4th Amendment protects people from unlawful searches and seizures.
True
Which amendment allows citizens the right to bare arms?
The second Amendment
A group of soldiers force their way into your house without consent. What amendment protects you?
3rd Amendment
Who wrote the amendments that became the bill of rights?
James Madison
In the case of Morse v. Frederick, the school suspended a student for displaying a banner promoting drug use. Did the school and principal violate the student's rights?
No, the student's rights were not violated
True or False:
The 2nd Amendment requires that the person will be told what crime they are charged with.
False
6th Amendment
How many amendments are included in The Bill of Rights?
10 Amendments
A person is arrested and held in jail for 2 weeks without being told why they were arrested and is not allowed access to a lawyer. What amendment protects them?
5th Amendment
James Madison's home state made The Bill of Rights official when it was ratified in 1791. What state is that?
Virginia
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to The United States Constitution
True or False:
In the case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, did students get suspended for wearing black armbands?
True
Which amendment has the right to trial by jury in civil cases?
The 7th amendment
The government passes a law that only certain people can own guns, even though they are law-abiding citizens. What amendment protects this from happening?
2nd Amendment
Where is the original Bill of Rights document kept?
The National Archives
Washington DC
What is the "Tinker Test"?
HINT: 1st Amendment
Standard that public schools must meet before legally restricting free speech or expression of students.
True or False:
The 6th amendment gives people rights not listed in the Constitution?
False
Which amendment secures against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th amendment
The police search a car without any reason to believe they have done something wrong. What amendment protects them?
4th amendment
How many delegates attended the constitutional convention?
55
What amendment is the shortest amendment in words?
8th Amendment