General Trivia
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Constitution of the United States
Finish the Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the _____________ (3 words) , or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
freedom of speech
What right does the second amendment protect?
the right to keep and bear arms or weapons
True or False: American have other rights that are not listed in the Bill of Rights.
True 9th Amendment
In what city is the Bill of Rights on display?
Washington D.C. (In the National Archives)
How many Amendments comprise the Bill of Rights?
10
A group of citizens gathering outside the state capital to express disapproval of a recent law that raised taxes in an example of what 1st amendment right?
the right to assesmble and petition the government/or protest
The 3rd Amendment (which prevents soldiers from quartering in homes without the consent of the owner) comes from what historical period?
The American Revolutionary War
Finish the Amendment: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor _____ and _____ punishments inflicted.
Cruel; Unusual
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What political party was "Anti-Constitution" and felt in was not enough and should include a list of rights?
The Anti-Federalists
The President of the United States cannot have a reporter murdered for writing an editorial in the state news paper that exposed his imoral behavior. What part of Amendment 1 addresses the reporter writing what occured in the newspaper?
The freedom of the press.
During the Revolutionary War, British soldiers were able to search colonists' homes for smuggled goods without a warrant. What amendment put an end to this?
No. Amendment 4. (Unreasonable search and seizures.)
The 10th Amendment establishes that powers not given to the United States federal government are RESERVED for the....?
The States
The Bill of Rights outline _________________ rights ans opposed to the rights of the government.
Individual
What political party was pro-Constitution and felt it did not need a list of rights because it was enough?
Federalists
(Daily Double!!!) Do your teachers have the right to ask you to bow your head in prayer and pray for Kobe's family during this hard time? What part of amendment 1 addresses this scenario?
No.
Freedom of Religion
What does it really mean to "plead the 5th"?
When a witness asserts their 5th amendment right to not incriminate himself/herself in a crime.
Which Amendment establishes the right to a trial by a jury of your peers?
The 7th Amendment
What are the two chambers of the legislative branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is outlined in the first three Articles of the Constituttion?
The Branches of the U.S. Government
Is shouting "fire" in a theatre protected under the 1st amendment?
No!
Which of the first five amendments protects against Double Jeopardy (meaning you cant be tried for the safe offense twice)?
The 5th Amendment
(Daily Double) Johnny was arrested for stealing. His first court date was August 12, 2006. The judge told him he would remain in jail until his trial May 13, 2010. Is this legal? What amendement was addressed here?
NO. The 6th amendement. (the right to a speedy trial)
What is the introduction of the Constitution called?
The Preamble