Grade 8 - Social Studies - Quiz Bill of Rights - Amendments (1-10)

5th Amendment

The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee people many freedoms and rights.

3rd Amendment

The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes

Amendment

an article added to the US Constitution

Why do we have the Bill of Rights

Federalists wanted the Constitution Anti-Federalists wanted to the Articles of Confederation, but agreed to approve the Constitution if it included a Bill of Rights. They wanted to a document to protect the basic rights of American citizens.

Does the Bill of Rights mention slavery?

It does not.

Who is the "father" or creator of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

James Madison

10th Amendment

Powers not given to federal government go to people and States

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel unusual punishment

1st Amendment

Protect Freedom of Religion, Speech, Petition, Press, and Assembly. Freedom of Speech = ability to talk about and voice your opinion on any matter. Freedom of Religion = ability to practice any religion. Freedom of Petition = the right to present requests to the government without punishment or reprisal. Freedom of Press = The right to publish opinions in print (newspaper, internet, etc) without censorship by the government Freedom of Assembly = the right of people to come together

4th Amendment

Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

9th Amendment

Rights not included in Constitution go to the people

6th Amendment

The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person

7th Amendment

The right to a trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.00

2nd Amendment

The right to bear arms. You have the right to own guns