Bill of Rights (1791)
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or
abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances.
1. The first amendment protects these five basic rights:
A
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D ____________________________________________________
B
____________________________________________________
E ____________________________________________________
C _____________________________________________________
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,
shall not be infringed.
2. The Second Amendment protects one’s right to ____________________________________________________________________
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but
in a manner to be prescribed by law.
3. The Third Amendment gives freedom from the need to ________________________________________________________________
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and
seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or
affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
4. The Fourth Amendment offers protection from ____________________________________________________________________
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of
a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War
or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor
shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
5. The Fifth Amendment contains these five basic provisions:
A
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B
____________________________________________________________________
C
____________________________________________________________________
D ____________________________________________________________________
E
____________________________________________________________________
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the
State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained
by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him;
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
6. The Sixth Amendment protects these four basic rights of the accused:
A
____________________________________________________________________
B
____________________________________________________________________
C
____________________________________________________________________
D ____________________________________________________________________
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be
preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according
to the rules of the common law.
7. The Seventh Amendment protects one’s right to ____________________________________________________________________
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8. The Eighth Amendment guarantees freedom from ____________________________________________________________________
and from ____________________________________________________________________
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by
the people.
9. The Ninth Amendment guarantees ____________________________________________________________________
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to
the States respectively, or to the people.
10. The Tenth Amendment reserves ____________________________________________________________________
Questions on the Bill of Rights
Define the following words:
Quartering; due process of law; self-incrimination; double jeopardy; eminent domain; bail; grand jury; civil case.
Identify the number of the amendment that is being described below.
1.
The Johnson family refuses to house two US Marines in their home when told by the company
captain that they must do so.
2.
The Smithville telegraph prints various editorial viewpoint son current issues.
3.
The school day at Valley City High School cannot begin the day with prayers in the classroom.
4.
Detective Brown lists statistics that show that the sale of handguns is blamed for many deaths.
5.
The Grant’s house is being purchased by the county for a new highway. Mr. Smith is suing the count
for more money.
6.
Students from Central High School wish to meet in the city square to protest curfew laws.
7.
Roscoe has been found not guilty of murder. The prosecutor is disappointed because he cannot
appeal Roscoe’s verdict.
8.
Joseph is publicly whipped for stealing a loaf of bread from the local grocery store.
9.
A large group of men and women write letters to their congressmen urging him to support the Equal
Rights Amendment.
10.
Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones go to court to settle an argument over a tree that is on Mr. Smith’s yard but
hangs over Mr. Jones’ new cement driveway.
11.
Ms. Green argued that the police had no right to take belongings from her house even though the
police had found illegal drugs there.
12.
Edna’s attorney argued that her trial should be held as soon as possible.
13.
Jerry had to remain in jail until he was able to post a $500 bond.
14.
Governor Fish wanted his state to consider new liquor laws since they are not under the federal
government’s domain.
15.
Alice demanded to confront, in court, the eyewitness who claimed to have seen her commit a
burglary.
16.
Frank is told by the police he may have his lawyer present when he is questioned about the jewelry
store burglary.
Questions on the Bill of Rights
1. The first amendment protects these five basic rights:
A Religion
B
Speech
C Press
D
Assembly
E
Petition the government
2. The Second Amendment protects one’s right to bear arms
3. The Third Amendment gives freedom from the need to quarter soldiers
4. The Fourth Amendment offers protection from unreasonable search and seizure
5. The Fifth Amendment contains these five basic provisions:
A Grand Jury
B
No double jeopardy
C No self incrimination
D
Due process
E
Eminent domain
6. The Sixth Amendment protects these four basic rights of the accused:
A Speedy and public trial
B
Informed of the charges against you
C Bring witnesses at trial
D
Right to counsel
7. The Seventh Amendment protects one’s right to trial by jury in a civil case.
8. The Eighth Amendment guarantees freedom from excessive bail and from cruel and unusual punishment.
9. The Ninth Amendment guarantees rights not specified in the Constitution.
10. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government.
Quartering;
Due process of law
Self-incrimination
Double jeopardy
Eminent domain
Bail
Grand jury
Civil case
3
1
1
2
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18.
19.
20.
5
1
21.
22.
5
8
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24.
1
25.
7
26.
4
6
8
27.
28.
29.
10
30.
6
31.
6
32.
Quartering soldiers in homes
Government must grant a person their legal rights
Bearing witness against yourself
Trying someone twice for the same or similar charges
Right of the government to buy land for the public good
Sum of money from accused to ensure they show up at the trail
Jury that decides if there is enough evidence for a trial
Dispute over property (not crime)
The Johnson family refuses to house two US Marines in their home when told by the company
captain that they must do so.
The Smithville telegraph prints various editorial viewpoint son current issues.
The school day at Valley City High School cannot begin the day with prayers in the classroom.
Detective Brown lists statistics that show that the sale of handguns is blamed for many deaths.
The Grant’s house is being purchased by the county for a new highway. Mr. Smith is suing the count
for more money.
Students from Central High School wish to meet in the city square to protest curfew laws.
Roscoe has been found not guilty of murder. The prosecutor is disappointed because he cannot
appeal Roscoe’s verdict.
Joseph is publicly whipped for staling a load of bread from the local grocery store.
A large group of men and women write letters to their congressmen urging him to support the Equal
Rights Amendment.
Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones go to court to settle an argument over a tree that is one Mr. Smith’s yard but
hangs over Mr. Jones’ new cement driveway.
Ms. Green argued that the police had no right to take belongings from her house even though the
police had found illegal drugs there.
Edna’s attorney argued that her trial should be held as soon as possible.
Jerry had to remain in jail until he was able to post a $500 bond.
Governor Fish wanted his state to consider new liquor laws since they are not under the federal
government’s domain.
Alice demanded to confront, in court, the eyewitness who claimed to have seen her commit a
burglary.
Frank is told by the police he may have his lawyer present when he is questioned about the jewelry
store burglary.