Bill of Rights Amendments (SS)

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

Congress can’t make laws that…
- sets a religion or limits anyone’s religion
- limits you from free speech
- limits the news media
- limits your right to gather
- limits your right to petition (challenge)

Question 2

Amendment 2

Answer 2

The right to own a gun

Question 3

Amendment 3

Answer 3

Soldiers do not live in your home without permission

Question 4

Amendment 4

Answer 4

Your right to privacy, safety

Question 5

Amendment 5

Answer 5

The rights of the accused
- arrest with evidence
- military crimes = military court
- double jeopardy
- you do not have to answer questions or testify
- due process

Question 6

Amendment 6

Answer 6

The right to a speedy and public trial
- you have the right to witness against him

Question 7

Amendment 7

Answer 7

civil case, trial by jury

Question 8

Amendment 8

Answer 8

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted

Question 9

Amendment 9

Answer 9

You have other natural rights not listed in the constitution

Question 10

Amendment 10

Answer 10

powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people