History Alive! Lesson 10: The Bill of Rights

What event(s) inspired the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th amendments?

British rule and unfair British laws in colonial America

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about government and religion?

He believed that religion and government should be separated.

How does freedom of press help a democratic society?

It helps keep citizens informed.

What is the right to assemble?

It is the right that a group has to gather to protest something they think is unfair.

What freedoms are included in the First Amendment?

It lists the basic freedoms of all people including: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government.

What is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

It projects the rights of citizens and it limits the power of the government.

What was James Madison's role with the Bill of Rights?

James Madison was the author of the Bill of Rights.

What does the "due process of the law" mean in the 5th amendment?

The government must follow rules as it carries out the law. They must follow the same process for each person.

What responsibility does the press have with freedom of the press ?

The press has to tell the truth.

What does the 6th amendment guarantee?

The right to a speedy trial.

What right does the Second Amendment protect?

The right to own guns.

What does the 9th amendment say about rights not listed in the Constitution?

There are rights beyond those listed in the Constitution.

Why are the 9th amendment (rights retained by the people) and the 10th amendment (powers reserved to the states) included in the Bill of Rights?

They are there to keep a balance of power and rights.

Why did several states refuse to approve the Constitution?

They refused because the Constitution did not include a list of the rights of the people.

When exercising your First Amendment freedoms, what is something you cannot do?

You can't damage property or violate someone else's rights.