Bill of Rights & Amendments

Question 1

What is the Bill of Rights?

Answer 1

the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution and the 13th and 14th Amendments

Question 2

When was the Bill of Rights written?

Answer 2

1791

Question 3

1st Amendment

Answer 3

freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition government for redress of grievances

Question 4

2nd Amendment

Answer 4

right to bear arms in regulated militia, not intended for individual’s rights

Question 5

3rd Amendment

Answer 5

troops will not be housed in private citizen’s homes

Question 6

4th Amendment

Answer 6

protects against unreasonable search and seizure (warrant needed)

Question 7

5th Amendment

Answer 7

protects accused people from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process, just compensation, and required indictments

Question 8

6th Amendment

Answer 8

guarantees a speedy and public trial, confrontation by witnesses, and the right to call witnesses on one’s own behalf

Question 9

7th Amendment

Answer 9

guarantees a jury trial

Question 10

8th Amendment

Answer 10

protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

Question 11

9th Amendment

Answer 11

protects any rights not mentioned in the previous amendments

Question 12

10th Amendment

Answer 12

all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government are retained by the state