Bill of Rights

Question 0

Amendment

Answer 0

A change or fix

Question 1

Bill of Rights

Answer 1

The first amendments of the Constitution that state the rights of the people

Question 2

How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?

Answer 2

10

Question 3

Amendment 1

Answer 3

Freedom of

1) Religion
2) Press
3) Speech
4) Assembly
5) Petition

Question 4

Amendment 2

Answer 4

The right to bear arms

Question 5

Amendment 3

Answer 5

Quartering of soldiers is okay but only with the consent of the owner.

Question 6

Amendment 4

Answer 6

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires a warrant.

Question 7

(Search) Warrant

Answer 7

A document issued by a sheriff or judge that gives the holder permission to search the area described in the document

Question 8

Arrest Warrant

Answer 8

A document similar to a search warrant but for arresting someone instead

Question 9

Amendment 5

Answer 9

1) Accused by a grand jury
2) No double jeopardy
3) No self incrimination
4) Due process of law
5) If property is taken by the government, a fair price must be paid

Question 10

Jury or Grand Jury

Answer 10

A group of people who decide wether a person is guilty of a crime or not

Question 11

Double Jeopardy

Answer 11

Being tried twice for the same crime

Question 12

Self Incrimination

Answer 12

Testifying against ones self

Question 13

Due Process of Law

Answer 13

Being entitled to a fair hearing

Question 14

Amendment 6

Answer 14

1) Right to a speedy and public trial
2) Told of charges placed against him/her
3) Allowed to have a lawyer if he/she can not afford one

Question 15

Amendment 7

Answer 15

The right to a trial by jury in civil cases

Question 16

Amendment 8

Answer 16

Forbids excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

Question 18

Amendment 9

Answer 18

States that people have rights that are not listed in the Constitution

Question 19

Amendment 10

Answer 19

States that powers that don’t belong to the federal government belong to the states

Question 19

Year the bill of rights was ratified

Answer 19

1791

Question 20

Why did Americans insist on adding a Bill of Rights?

Answer 20

They wanted to be certain their rights would be protected

Question 22

Why did the framers of the constitution make it difficult to amend the Constitution?

Answer 22

The Constitution is the highest law in the land and it effects everyone.

Question 23

Name the two methods for proposing an amendment to the Constitution

Answer 23

1) 2/3 of Congress propose a change

2) 2/3 of the State Legislators call for a special convention to propose a change

Question 23

Name the two methods for ratifying an amendment to the Constitution

Answer 23

1) 3/4 of the State Legislatures approve it.

2) 3/4 of special conventions approve it.