Bill of Rights

The 1st Amendment

Describing Amendments
#2-5

Describing Amendments
#6-10

Key Terms in the Amendments

Using the Bill of Rights

100

Which one is not one of the 5 freedoms protected under the 1st amendment

A. speech C. vote

B. press D. petition E. assemble

C. vote

100

Which amendment guarantees our right to bear arms(to own a gun)?

A. 2nd C. 4th

B. 3rd D. 5th

A. 2nd

100

Which amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment?

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

8th

100

According to the 4th Amendment authorities must have __________ cause to search your property.

A. Probable

B. In sight

C. Peaceful

D. witness

A. Probable

100

What amendment protects us from the following violation?

To cut down on the violence in Decatur, the city council has passed a law that no one in the city limits may own a gun.

2nd

200

Which one of the freedoms listed in the 1st amendment allows us to state our opinions, in public or private, without fear of being punished by the government?

a.speech c. petition

b. press d. Religion

e. assemble

a. speech

200

Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?

A. 2nd C. 4th

B. 3rd D. 5th

C. 4th

200

Which amendment guarantees that an accused person has to be given a lawyer even if they cannot afford one?

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

6th

200

What are freedoms we have to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment?

A. Double jeopardy

B. Slander

C. Censorship

D. Civil liberties

200

What amendment protects us from the following violation?

Coach Mitchell writes a letter to the editor of the local newspaper complaining about the ways the mayor is misusing citizens’ tax dollars. Because of this letter, Coach Mitchell is arrested and placed in jail himself.

1st

300

Which one of the freedoms listed in the 1st amendment allows people to gather in groups?

a. speech c. petition

b. press d. Religion

e. assemble

300

Which amendment limits the government's power to house soldiers?

A. 2nd C. 4th

B. 3rd D. 5th

B. 3rd

300

Which amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases?

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

7th

300

What is the term that refers to a government banning printed materials or films because they have alarming or offensive ideas?

A. Double jeopardy

B. Slander

C. Censorship

D. Civil liberties

C. Censorship

300

What amendment protects us from the following violation?

Coach Wood thinks that Mr. Cameron has stolen her diamond earrings. She convinces the police to go to Mr. Cameron's house and look around to see if her earrings are there.

4th

400

Which one of the freedoms listed in the 1st amendment allows individuals to send requests to the government?

a. speech c. petition

b. press d. Religion

e. assemble

c. petition

400

Which of these does the 5th Amendment protects us from?

A. Speedy trial

B. No excessive bail

C. Jury trial

D. Self Incrimination

400

Which amendment guarantees that all other rights not spelled out in the Constitution are retained, or kept, by the people?

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

9th

400

What is the term for the sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person who is released from jail returns for his or her trial?

bail

400

What amendment protects us from the following violation?

Coach Belovsky is accused of trespassing because he was jumping on a trampoline at his neighbor’s house. The judge set bail at $100,000 for him to be free while awaiting trial.

8th

500

People do not have the right to spread lies that will harm a person’s reputation. Spreading such lies in speech is a crime called what?

slander

500

The 5th amendment prevents putting people on trial more than once for the same crime. What is the protection from this government action called?

double jeopardy

500

Which amendment states powers not specifically given to the national government belong to the states?

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

500

What is the term from the 5th amendment that states the right of the government to take private property(usually land) for public use?

Eminent Domain

500

What amendment protects us from the following violation?

Mrs. Kuhlman was accused of robbing a local bank. She goes to trial and the jury finds her innocent of the crime. The next day the prosecutor says the verdict was not correct and orders Mrs. Kuhlman to stand trial again.

5th