Bill of Rights

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

• 10

• 27

• 51

• 100

As a group, what are the first ten amendments called?

• The First Amendments

• The Ten Commandments

• Bill or Rights

• Article VIII (8)

In what year were the first ten amendments added?

• 1787

• 1789

• 1791

• 1871

What was the most recent amendment about?

• ending slavery

• women's right to vote

• limiting presidential terms

• Congressional pay raises

Which amendment abolished (got rid of) slavery?

• First Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 27th Amendment

What did the 19th Amendment in 1920 give to women?

• right to own property

• equal pay with men

• voting rights

• child custody rights

Under which amendment are we guaranteed the freedom of religion?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which of the following is NOT a reason that amendments have been added to the Constitution?

• Some amendments are intended to limit rights for certain citizens.

• Some deal with rights that many felt should have been included in the main body of the Constitution.

• Some amendments deal with changes in American society over the years.

• Some amendments change sections of the Constitution, but don't affect the daily lives of all Americans.

What is the definition of the term assembly?

• to ask the government to make a change

• to house soldiers in private homes

• to gather together into groups

• to formally approve

What is the definition of the term petition?

• to ask the government to make a change

• to house soldiers in private homes

• to gather together into groups

• to formally approve