1 Amendment
What does the First Amendment protect?
The First Amendment protects the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
What is the Second Amendment?
It’s a part of the U.S. Constitution that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
What is the Third Amendment?
It says the government can’t force people to let soldiers live in their homes during peace time.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
It protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
It protects people’s rights in criminal cases, like the right to remain silent and the right to due process.
Can the government stop a newspaper from publishing a story it doesn’t like?
No, the First Amendment protects freedom of the press from government censorship.
What does “bear arms” mean?
It means to own and carry weapons, like guns.
Why was the Third Amendment created?
Because, before the American Revolution, British soldiers were forced into colonists’ homes without permission.
What is a “search” in the Fourth Amendment?
It means when the government looks through your personal things, like your home, car, or phone.
What does “plead the Fifth” mean?
It means a person can refuse to answer questions that might make them look guilty.
What does the right to assemble mean?
People can gather in groups to protest, support causes, or hold meetings peacefully.
Why was the Second Amendment created?
It was meant to let people protect themselves and allow states to have militias for defense.
Does the Third Amendment apply during war?
Only if Congress passes a special law allowing it.
What is a “seizure”?
It's when the government takes your property or stops and holds you, like during an arrest.
What is “double jeopardy”?
It means you can’t be tried twice for the same crime after being found not guilty.
What does freedom of the press mean?
It means news media can report information and express opinions without government control.
Does the Second Amendment mean there can’t be any gun laws?
No, the government can make some rules about guns, but it can’t take away the basic right to own them.
Is the Third Amendment still important today?
Yes, even though it’s rarely used, it protects personal privacy and property rights.
When can police search your stuff?
Usually only with a warrant from a judge, or if there’s a legal reason like consent or an emergency.
Can someone be forced to confess to a crime?
No, the Fifth Amendment protects against forced confessions.
Is hate speech protected by the First Amendment?
Yes, most hate speech is protected unless it incites violence or includes threats.
Can people carry guns in public?
In many places, yes—but states can set rules about where and how people can carry guns.
What does “quartering” mean in the Third Amendment?
It means housing or giving shelter to soldiers.
What is a warrant?
A legal paper from a judge that allows police to search a place or take something.
Why is the Fifth Amendment important?
It protects people from unfair treatment by the government and helps ensure justice.