The Bill of Rights

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and the right to petition the government for the redress of grievances

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Guarantees the right to keep and bear arms

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Says you don’t have to house soldiers in your home during times of peace

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Protects due process rights, no double jeopardy, and no self-incrimination

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by jury, and the right to an attorney

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases when you are being sued over $20

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Protects against cruel and unusual punishments

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

Says you have other rights not mentioned in the first 8 amendments

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

All powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states

Question 11

13th Amendment

Answer 11

Outlawed slavery in the United States

Question 12

14th Amendment

Answer 12

Says all people born in the United States are citizens, and all have equal protection under the law

Question 13

15th Amendment

Answer 13

Gave all men the right to vote

Question 14

16th Amendment

Answer 14

Gave the U.S Congress power to lay and collect income taxes

Question 15

17th Amendment

Answer 15

Established direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote

Question 16

18th Amendment

Answer 16

Banned the manufacture, sell, and transportation of alcohol (Repealed)

Question 17

19th Amendment

Answer 17

Gave women the right to vote

Question 18

26th Amendment

Answer 18

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18