Amendments
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
What is freedom of speech?
The right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791.
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It protects individual freedoms and limits government power.
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the right to bear arms?
The right to own and carry weapons.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison.
How does the Bill of Rights affect citizens today?
It ensures that citizens have rights that cannot be taken away.
Name one right protected by the Second Amendment.
The right to bear arms.
What does the Fifth Amendment protect?
The right to due process and protection against self-incrimination (telling on yourself).
What was the main reason for creating the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties and limit government power.
What can happen if someone’s rights are violated?
They can seek legal action or petition the government.
What is the Fourth Amendment about?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the purpose of the Sixth Amendment?
Guarantees everyone receives a fair trial and can get a lawyer if they need one.
True or False: The ten Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights are the only Amendments to the US Constitution.
False.
True or False: The Ninth Amendment states that just because an American right is not listed in the Constitution does not mean that the right doesn't exist.
True.
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
Cruel and unusual punishment.
What year was the Bill of Rights introduced to Congress?
1789
What branch of government decides if legal cases are Constitutional?
Judicial (Supreme Court)