Name the Amendment
Name the Amendment
Important Facts
100

The freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition

The 1st Amendment

100

No soldier can quarter in your home without permission

The 3rd Amendment

100

How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights

10

200

The right to bear arms (protect yourself)

The 2nd Amendment

200

Protection against self incrimination, The government cannot take your private property, and equal protection

The 5th Amendment

200

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights

To protect the people's rights

300
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure (someone cannot search through your personal things without permission)

The 4th Amendment 

300

Protects against cruel and unusual punishment

The 8th Amendment

300

What is another word for "created" when referring to the Bill of Rights

ratified

400

Allows a jury trial, in most cases.

The 7th Amendment

400

Right to a speedy and public trial

The 6th Amendment

400

What year was the Bill of Rights created

1789

500

Protects all other rights not listed in the Constitution

The 9th Amendment

500

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the state government or the people

The 10th Amendment

500

Who wrote the Bill of Rights

James Madison

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