Creation
Where is the Bill of Rights found?
The Constitution
Name 3 rights granted in the 1st Amendment.
Choose 3: freedom of speech, petition, religion, press, and peaceably assemble.
What does the 4th Amendment say?
No unreasonable search and seizure.
What is the 7th Amendment?
Allows a jury in civil cases, and ensures courts do not overturn a juries decision.
How many original Amendments were there?
Only 10 of 12 original Amendments were accepted.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments in the Constitution.
What does the 2nd Amendment grant?
The right to bear arms. (Ownership of firearms)
What does the 5th Amendment guarantee?
Ensures no Double jeopardy.
What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?
Cruel and Unusual punishment
What is the Bill of Rights modeled after?
George Mason's 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights
When was the Bill of Rights created?
1791 they were passed as law.
What does the 3rd Amendment say?
You don't have to house soldiers in your home.
What does the 6th Amendment guarantee?
Gives the right to know about criminal trials you are involved in: knowing accusers, fair and speedy trial, and a jury of peers.
What does the 9th Amendment state?
There are extra rights that aren't mentioned here, but citizens are for sure given THESE!
What were the 2 missing original amendments?
Who proposed the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What does quartering mean?
Being forced to give soldiers room in your home.
What is double jeopardy?
Being accused of the same crime twice.
What is the 10th Amendment for?
Limiting the strength of the Federal Government and giving all other power to the States' and People.
When is 'Bill of Rights Day'?
December 15- FDR approved this
Why was/is the Bill of Rights necessary?
The Bill of Rights ensures the basic rights of every U.S. citizen. These are explicitly listed so there can be no arguments.
How many original copies of the Bill of Rights exist?
14- One national and one for each of the 13 original colonies
Why weren't these rights in the original constitution?
A) The state's included them in many of their individual constitutions, B) Founders were afraid to limit rights, or C) They had already worked 4 months on the constitution, they were tired!
Who supported including a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
How do we see the Bill of Rights used today?
Judicial decisions are often based on the wording of the bill of rights. Every day you are guaranteed these rights, and often get to exercise them.