Review: Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

First Amendment rights

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Second Amendment

Protects the right to keep and bear arms.

Third Amendment

No soldier can be quartered in private homes without consent.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Fifth Amendment

Guarantees the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination.

Sixth Amendment

Right to a fair trial, including legal counsel.

Seventh Amendment

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

Eighth Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

Ninth Amendment

States that people have rights not listed in the Constitution.

Tenth Amendment

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.

True or false: The Bill of Rights was added in 1791.

True, because it was ratified on December 15, 1791.

Difference between civil rights and civil liberties

Civil rights protect against discrimination; civil liberties protect individual freedoms.

Fill in the blank: The ______ Amendment protects freedom of speech.

First

What does the First Amendment guarantee?

Rights to free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

True or false: The Third Amendment allows soldiers in homes.

False, because it prohibits quartering without consent.

Which amendment deals with search warrants?

Fourth Amendment.

What does the Fifth Amendment protect against?

Self-incrimination and ensures due process.

Why is the Eighth Amendment important?

It protects against excessive bail and cruel punishment.

Which amendment ensures rights not listed?

Ninth Amendment.

Which amendment is about state powers?

Tenth Amendment.