BILL of Rights

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Gives citizens the freedom of religion, speech,

assembly and press.

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

The right to bear arms.

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Freedom from being forced to house troops during

times of peace.

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Protection from the government taking away our
freedom without a fair trial; rights of an accused
person. (Due process and Double Jeopardy)

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

The right to a fair and speedy jury trial.

Criminal Case

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

The right to a trial judged by a jury. (Civil Case)

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment.

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

Citizens have rights not specifically listed in the

Constitution.

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

Powers not given to the federal government are

given to the states or to the people.

Question 11

12th Amendment

Answer 11

Electing President and VP.

Question 12

13th Amendment

Answer 12

Abolished slavery.

Question 13

14th Amendment

Answer 13

Citizenship for African Americans; Equal protection

under the law.

Question 14

15th Amendment

Answer 14

African American men right to vote.

Question 15

17th Amendment

Answer 15

Direct election of senators.

Question 16

18th Amendment

Answer 16

Prohibition.

Question 17

19th Amendment

Answer 17

Women’s right to vote.

Question 18

21st Amendment

Answer 18

Ended (Repealed) prohibition.

Question 19

23rd Amendment

Answer 19

Presidential elections for the District of Columbia.

guidelines since they are a district and not a state

Question 20

24th Amendment

Answer 20

Outlawed poll taxes.

Question 21

26th Amendment

Answer 21

Voting age is 18.

Question 22

True or false: Due Process assures that

we can have a fair trial

Answer 22

True

Question 23

True or false: There are five amendments in the Bill of Rights

Answer 23

False (There are ten)

Question 24

True or false: If you are accused of a crime and are placed directly in jail without being proved guilty, you
were gave Due Process

Answer 24

False (There must be evidence and you must be found guilty with a fair trial)

Question 25

If you are accused of a crime and a police came to search you house without a search warrant, which
of the amendments was violated?

Answer 25

The 4th Amendment (It gives freedom from unreasonable search and seizure)

Question 26

When you go to vote, they make sure you are at
least 18 and that you are registered. Which amendment does this situation relate
to?

Answer 26

The 26th Amendment (It tells you that you must be 18 to vote. At first, the age was 21, but they lowered it)

Question 27

True or false: Amendments are constantly added to

the Constitution

Answer 27

False (Sometimes it takes years for a new amendment

to be added to the Constitution)

Question 28

Which amendment allowed African Americans to be a

citizen of the United States?

Answer 28

The 14th Amendment (It says citizenship is granted to

everyone, meaning African Americans too)

Question 29

Do you have the right to own weapons to protect yourself?

Answer 29

Yes (When the 2nd Amendment says you can bear arms, that means to own a weapon)

Question 30

The 4th Amendment to 8th Amendment give the

rights of who?

Answer 30

The accused person.