Amendments

Question 1

1st amendment

Answer 1

Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the press, freedom of Assembly (gather), right to petition government

Question 2

2nd amendment

Answer 2

Right to keep and bear arms

Question 3

3rd amendment

Answer 3

Prohibits government from forcing citizens to quarter soldiers in their homes

Question 4

4th amendment

Answer 4

Protects against unlawful searches or seizures by the government.

Question 5

5th amendment

Answer 5

The right to remain silent, protects individuals from self-incrimination (cannot be forced to testify against yourself), prevents double jeopardy, property rights, etc.

Question 6

6th amendment

Answer 6

the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, to be notified of the charges against them. (The right to a fair and just legal process for those accused). Related to criminal cases

Question 7

7th amendment

Answer 7

Pertains to civil cases - if the amount in controversy exceeds $20, they have the right to a fair trial.

Question 8

8th amendment

Answer 8

No cruel or unusual punishments

Question 9

9th amendment

Answer 9

People have rights outside the 10 amendments.

Question 10

10th amendement

Answer 10

if the constitution doesn’t say that the federal government has the power, then it doesn’t. The power goes to the state.