Amendments
This amendment protects the freedom of the press.
1st Amendment
What year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791
What term refers to the legal protection of individual rights?
Civil Liberties
A police officer searches your home without a warrant. What amendment is being violated?
4th Amendment
The 3rd Amendment was written to prevent a revisit of what British Act?
Quartering Act
This amendment provides for a militia and ability to own a firearm.
This founding father was a strong advocate for the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
James Madison
What is the term for the government’s power to take private property for public use?
Eminent Domain
A student is punished for expressing their opinion in a school newspaper. Which right is being violated?
First Amendment
This founding father was the leader of the Federalist movement
Alexander Hamilton
The police cannot search or seize items without a warrant as a result of this amendment
4th Amendment
What was the main reason for the creation of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties?
What do we call the rights that are guaranteed to all citizens?
Constitutional Rights
A person is denied a lawyer during their trial. Which amendment is being violated?
6th Amendment
Article I of the Constitution sets for the powers and limitations of which branch of government?
The Legislature
The states are guaranteed rights not explicitly given to the Federal Government as a result of this Amendment
10th Amendment
Which document did the Bill of Rights aim to address the shortcomings of?
The US Constitution
What is the term for a formal change or addition to the Constitution?
Amendment
A protestor is arrested without being informed of their charges. What right is being violated?
5th Amendment - Due Process
Article II of the Constitution sets for the powers and limitations of which branch of government, and establishment of a cabinet?
The Executive (President)
The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by this amendment
6th Amendment
What historical event led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights?
The American Revolution
This document, while flawed, served as the first constitution of the United States until the current Constitution was created.
Articles of Confederation
A person convicted of a crime is sentenced to be flogged or whipped 200 times.
8th Amendment - Cruel and Unusual Punishments
Article III of the Constitution sets the powers and jurisprudence of which branch of government?
Judicial Branch