THE BILL OF RIGHTS

Amendment 1 Freedom of religion, speech, press,

assembly, and to petition the government

Amendment 2 Right to bear and keep arms

Amendment 3 Soldiers cannot be placed in homes

without owners’ consent

Amendment 4 Security from unreasonable searches and

seizures; probable cause needed for warrants

Amendment 5 No self incrimination or double jeopardy

for crimes; right to a grand jury, due process of law, and compensation for taking of public property

Amendment 6 Right to a speedy and public trial by jury,

to be informed of charges, confront witnesses, and have an attorney

Amendment 7 Right to a jury in civil cases over $20 in

value

Amendment 8 No excessive bail or fines or cruel and

unusual punishments

Amendment 9 The Constitution shall not deny other

rights of people

Amendment 10 State powers are recognized

True or False Congress can pass laws creating a single,

official religion

Congress can pass laws creating a single, official religion

False!

True or False

True or False A person accused of a crime has the right

to a public trial

True or False A person accused of a crime has the right

to a public trial

True!

True or False People accused of crimes have the right

to an attorney only if they can afford one

True or False People accused of crimes have the right

to an attorney only if they can afford one

False!

True or False Once a person is acquitted, they will

never face the same charges for the same crime again

True or False Once a person is acquitted, they will

never face the same charges for the same crime again

True!

True or False The police do not need probable cause to

obtain a search warrant

True or False The police do not need probable cause to

obtain a search warrant

False!

True or False Congress can pass laws to prevent people

from meeting and protesting the government

True or False Congress can pass laws to prevent people

from meeting and protesting the government

False!

Which Amendment? Protects freedom of assembly

Which Amendment? Protects freedom of assembly

1st Amendment

Which Amendment? Protects people from excessive bail

Which Amendment? Protects people from excessive bail

8th Amendment

Which Amendment? The right to bear arms

Which Amendment? The right to bear arms

2nd Amendment

Which Amendment? Protects the accused by providing an

attorney

Which Amendment? Protects the accused by providing an

attorney

6th Amendment