Bill of Rights Basic
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
A student writes an article criticizing the government. Which amendment protects this freedom? and what is the hand gesture?
1st Amendment
The government tells a church it cannot hold religious services because officials dislike the religion. What right is being violated? and what is the gesture?
Freedom of religion — 1st
The 1st Amendment protects freedoms like speech, religion, and press. Which principle of government does this BEST represent?
Individual Rights
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
The Bill of Rights was added to protect the rights of whom?
Individuals/citizens
Police want to search someone's home without a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment applies? and what is the hand gesture?
4th Amendment
Police search someone's locked car with no warrant, consent, or probable cause. What protection is involved? and what is the gesture?
Protection from unreasonable searches — 4th
The 4th Amendment says the government cannot conduct unreasonable searches and seizures. Which principle does this BEST demonstrate?
Limited Government
Which branch can decide that a law violates the Constitution?
Judicial
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
A person accused of a crime demands a speedy and public trial. A person accused of a crime demands a speedy and public trial. and What is the hand gesture?
6th Amendment
A defendant has been waiting years for a criminal trial. What constitutional protection applies? and what is the gesture?
Speedy trial — 6th
The 5th Amendment requires the government to follow due process before taking away a person's life, liberty, or property. Which principle does this BEST demonstrate?
Limited Government
Congress passes a law, but the president vetoes it. What principle is being demonstrated?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
2nd Amendment
A person refuses to testify against themselves in court. and What is the hand gesture?
5th Amendment
After being found not guilty, the government tries the person again for the exact same crime. What protection applies? and what is the hand gesture?
Double jeopardy — 5th
The 9th Amendment says people have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution. Which principle does this BEST represent?
Individual Rights
A court rules that a law violates freedom of speech. Which branch is protecting which amendment?
Judicial Branch + 1st Amendment
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures? and what is the hand gesture?
4th Amendment
A judge gives an extremely harsh punishment for a minor crime. Which amendment could be violated? and What is the gesture?
8th Amendment
A person is arrested but cannot afford an attorney. The court refuses to provide one. What right is involved? and what is the gesture?
Right to counsel — 6th
The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people. Which principle does this BEST represent?
Federalism
Congress passes a law allowing unreasonable searches. A court strikes it down as unconstitutional. Name the branch, amendment, AND principle involved.
Judicial Branch + 4th Amendment + Checks and Balances/Limited Government