Bill of Rights Flashcards
What is the purpose of the First Amendment?
To protect freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
True or False: The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
True
Fill in the blank: The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in __________ during peacetime.
private homes
What protections does the Fourth Amendment provide?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
The Sixth Amendment.
Multiple Choice: Which amendment addresses the rights of the accused in criminal prosecutions? A) Fifth Amendment B) Seventh Amendment C) Ninth Amendment
A) Fifth Amendment
True or False: The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
True
What does the Fifth Amendment protect?
Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process.
Which amendment provides for the right to trial by jury in civil cases?
The Seventh Amendment.
Fill in the blank: The Ninth Amendment states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not mean that __________.
other rights do not exist
What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment?
To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
The Fifth Amendment.
True or False: The First Amendment includes the right to assemble peacefully.
True
What is the significance of the Sixth Amendment?
It guarantees the right to a fair trial, including the right to counsel.
Multiple Choice: Which amendment addresses the rights retained by the people? A) Sixth Amendment B) Ninth Amendment C) Tenth Amendment
B) Ninth Amendment
What does the Eighth Amendment specifically prohibit?
Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
Fill in the blank: The Second Amendment is often cited in debates about __________.
gun control
What does the First Amendment say about religion?
It prohibits Congress from establishing a religion and protects the free exercise of religion.
True or False: The Fourth Amendment requires law enforcement to have a warrant for searches and seizures.
True
Which amendment protects the right to confront witnesses?
The Sixth Amendment.
What is outlined in the Seventh Amendment?
The right to jury trial in civil cases.
Multiple Choice: The right to a public trial is guaranteed by which amendment? A) Fifth Amendment B) Sixth Amendment C) Eighth Amendment
B) Sixth Amendment
Fill in the blank: The Tenth Amendment emphasizes the principle of __________.
federalism
True or False: The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
True
