27 Amendments

Question 1

Freedom of expression,religion,speech,press,assembly,and petition
(freedom comes FIRST)

Answer 1

Amendment 1

Question 2

Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.
(to bear arms)

Answer 2

Amendment 2

Question 3

Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner
(no quartering of soldiers)

Answer 3

Amendment 3

Question 4

Protects peoples right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
(for a search- warrant)

Answer 4

Amendment 4

Question 5

No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law”.
( you cant be arrested more than once)

Answer 5

Amendment 5

Question 6

Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial. (Rights of accused in criminal cases))

Answer 6

Amendment 6

Question 7

Guarantees a trial by jury
( Trail by = 7 letters)

Answer 7

Amendment 7

Question 8

Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.

Answer 8

Amendment 8

Question 9

People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.
( Peoples Rights)

Answer 9

Amendment 9

Question 10

Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states ( very important for state government).

( States Rights)

Answer 10

Amendment 10