Bill of Rights

Question 1

This blocks government from preferring one religion over others or starting a religion, aka “Separation of Church and State”, in the 1st Amendment

Answer 1

The Establishment Clause

Question 2

This allows people to practice whatever religion they want, aka “Freedom of Religion”, in the 1st Amendment

Answer 2

The Free Exercise Clause

Question 3

This allows people to say and write what they want, but they may be held liable for slander or libel, in the 1st Amendment

Answer 3

Freedom of Speech

Question 4

This allows the media to say and write what they want, but they may be held liable for slander or libel, in the 1st Amendment

Answer 4

Freedom of Press

Question 5

This means people are allowed to complain to the government, such as to their representatives about issues and policies, according to the 1st Amendment

Answer 5

Right to Petition

Question 6

This means people are allowed to meet together peacefully without interference from government, according to the 1st Amendment

Answer 6

Right to Assemble

Question 7

This means states have the right to defend themselves, which means citizens may join together to defend a state, according to the 2nd Amendment

Answer 7

Right to a Militia

Question 8

This means people have the right to defend themselves, which means citizens can keep and use weapons, according to the 2nd Amendment

Answer 8

Right to bear Arms

Question 9

Cops need this in order to search or seize you, your documents, or your property, according to the 4th Amendment

Answer 9

A Specific Warrant

Question 10

This means people do not have to allow military members to stay in their houses, and the government should provide housing for members of the military, according to the 3rd Amendment

Answer 10

No Quartering Soldiers

Question 11

Cops need to provide this in order to get a warrant signed by a Judge, according to the 4th Amendment, meaning they have evidence and reasoning connecting you to the crime

Answer 11

Probable Cause

Question 12

This means you don’t have to provide evidence when questioned by police or in court, also known as “Pleading the 5th” from the 5th Amendment

Answer 12

No Self-Incrimination

Question 13

This means you must have a fair trial before your life, liberty, or property can be taken from you for a crime, according to the 5th Amendment

Answer 13

Due Process Clause

Question 14

This means you cannot be charged twice for the same offense, from the 5th Amendment

Answer 14

No Double Jeopardy

Question 14

You have the right to this type of jury in Criminal Cases, according to the 6th Amendment

Answer 14

Impartial Jury

Question 15

This means the government cannot take your property for public use without giving you fair compensation first, according to the 5th Amendment

Answer 15

Takings Clause (Eminent Domain)

Question 16

You have the right to this type of trial in Civil Cases, according to the 7th Amendment

Answer 16

Jury Trial

Question 16

You have the right to this type of trial in Criminal Cases, according to the 6th Amendment

Answer 16

Speedy Public Trial

Question 17

This is where Criminal Cases have to be heard, according to the 6th Amendment

Answer 17

in the State and District where it happened

Question 18

The government must base this on the defendant’s ability to pay, so they can enjoy freedom before trial, according to the 8th Amendment

Answer 18

No Excessive Bail

Question 19

The government should not make this, a monetary punishment for breaking a law in society too high, according to the 8th Amendment

Answer 19

No Excessive Fines

Question 20

The government should not inflict unnecessary pain or random pain, according to the 8th Amendment

Answer 20

No Cruel Punishment

Question 21

The government should not use different discipline or different penalties for different people for the same crime, according to the 8th Amendment

Answer 21

No Unusual Punishment

Question 22

The 9th Amendment says that the Constitution and Bill of Rights cannot be used to:

Answer 22

Deny Rights not listed

Question 23

The 10th Amendment calls powers designated to the Federal Government this:

Answer 23

Delegated Powers

Question 24

The 10th Amendment calls powers retained by the State Governments this:

Answer 24

Reserved Powers