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What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights.
What came before the Bill of Rights?
The U.S. Constitution.
What came after the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution.
Why was the Bill of Rights created?
The Anti-Federalists felt like they did not have guaranteed rights to protect them from the government's violations.
The following is an example of...
A man carries around a gun in order to protect him from the government's threats.
The 2nd Amendment
The following is an example of...
A group of people gathers at the community center to pray for a deceased friend.
The 1st Amendment
The following is an example of...
A girl marries the love of her life despite the concerns her family raises over the wealth of the man.
The 9th Amendment
The following is an example of...
The states get to choose how much tax they will collect.
The 10th Amendment
The following is an example of...
A lawyer asks the judge to lower the price of an accused man's bail.
The 8th Amendment
True or False?
The government can come and search you without a warrant.
False
True or False?
The rights that are listed on the Bill of Rights are the only rights that a person can have.
False.
The 9th Amendment states that there are rights that are not listed on the Bill of Rights that a person can still have.
True or False?
The 3rd Amendment states that a person can't be forced to house soldiers.
True
True or False?
The 2nd Amendment states that a person has the right to bear arms.
True
True or False?
The 7th Amendment is the right to bear arms.
False.
The 7th Amendment is the right to a jury trial in civil cases over $20.
What is the 1st Amendment?
You have the right to freedom. This includes the right to freedom of religion, to assemble, to press, to petition, and freedom of speech.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
You have the right to bear arms. You may keep a weapon to unsure your safety and security.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
No one can force you to house soldiers in your home.
What is the 4th Amendment?
No one can do illegal searching on you unless they possess a warrant.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Right to remain silent, due process, and eminent domain.
What is the 6th Amendment?
People have the Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial in Criminal Cases.
What is the 7th Amendment?
A person has the right to a Jury Trial in Civil Cases over $20. A person can hire a jury to decide who is wrong or right.
What is the 8th Amendment?
No excessive fines, bails, and cruel or unusual punishment are to be given to a person that is accused of a crime.
What is the 9th Amendment?
The rights that are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. There are some rights that are listed in the Consitution that people have, and there are some rights that are not listed in the Consitution that people also have.
What is the 10th Amendment?
The powers designated to the States. There is shared power between the national government and the states. (Federalism)