First 10 Amendments

Question 1

What are the five basic rights that the first amendment protects?

Answer 1

1. Religion
2. Speech
3. Press
4. Assembly
5. Petitions

Question 2

What does the second amendment protect?

Answer 2

Protects one’s right to keep and bear arms

Question 3

What does the third amendment give?

Answer 3

Gives freedom from the need to shelter soldiers

Question 4

What does the fourth amendment offer?

Answer 4

Offers protection from unreasonable search and seizure

Question 5

What are the five protections in the fifth amendment?

Answer 5

1. Self-testimony
2. Double Jeopardy
3. Self-incrimination
4. Due process of law
5. Takings (govt. takes property without compensation)

Question 6

What are the seven basic rights for accused crimes in the sixth amendment?

Answer 6

1. Speedy and public trial
2. Trial by jury
3. Informed of the nature of the crime
4. Informed of the cause of the accusation
5. Confronted with witnesses
6. Have witnesses in their defense
7. Legal counsel for defense

Question 7

What does the seventh amendment protect?

Answer 7

Protects one’s right to a speedy trial by jury

Question 8

What does the eighth amendment guarantee?

Answer 8

Guarantees freedom from excessive bail/fines and unusual punishments

Question 9

What does the ninth amendment guarantee?

Answer 9

Guarantees that the rights belong to the people

Question 10

What does the tenth amendment reserve?

Answer 10

Reserves the power not granted to the govt. for the states or individual people