5 Freedoms
A newspaper publishes an article investigating government spending. The government cannot shut down the paper just because it doesn’t like the story.
Freedom of the Press
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
First Amendment
Which amendment gives people the right to bear arms, protecting the right of individuals to own and carry weapons?
Second Amendment
Congress tries to pass a law that bans all private citizens from owning any firearms. Which amendment stops them?
Second Amendment
To save money, the U.S. military orders that families who have homes with more than five bedrooms must house soldiers. Which amendment prevents this?
Third Amendment
A student chooses to pray quietly before lunch at school, while another chooses not to pray at all. Both are protected.
Freedom of Religion
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy; guarantees due process of law.
Fifth Amendment
Which amendment ensures a speedy, public trial by jury in *criminal* cases; guarantees the right to a lawyer and witnesses.
Sixth Amendment
The city government tries to ban people from holding a peaceful protest at city hall. Which amendment prevents them from doing this?
First Amendment
A judge sets bail at $5 million for a minor shoplifting charge and orders the person to be whipped if found guilty. Which amendment makes this illegal?
Eighth Amendment
A person speaks at a town meeting, criticizing a new city policy without fear of being arrested for their opinion.
Freedom of Speech
Which amendment says that the government cannot force people to house soldiers in their homes.
Third Amendment
Which amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines, and bans cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
Congress tries to take control of all public schools nationwide, even though education isn’t mentioned in the Constitution. Which amendment ensures that this power is left to the states?
Tenth Amendment
A person accused of robbery is told that they will not get a lawyer and that they must wait 5 years before their trial. Which amendment makes this illegal?
Sixth Amendment
Citizens organize a peaceful protest in a public park to demand action on climate change.
Freedom of Assembly
Which amendment states that people have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution?
Ninth Amendment
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; police need a warrant or probable cause.
Fourth Amendment
The police want to force a suspect to confess to a crime by making them answer questions against their will. Which amendment prevents them from doing this?
Fifth Amendment
Police demand to enter and search a person’s house without a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment stops them from doing this?
Fourth Amendment
A group of parents collects signatures and sends a petition to the school board asking for healthier school lunches.
Freedom of Petition
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in *civil cases* (disputes between individuals, not crimes).
Seventh Amendment
Which amendment says that powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people?
Tenth Amendment
Two citizens are in a dispute over property worth thousands of dollars, but the court wants to refuse them a jury trial. Which amendment prevents them from doing this?
Seventh Amendment
The government argues that because “privacy” isn’t written in the Constitution, it can put surveillance cameras inside private homes. Which amendment proves them wrong?
Ninth Amendment