Bill of Rights Review

They describe your rights as a citizen and protect you from the government.

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

Which amendment protects the basic rights of every American? These are rights that you use almost every day.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Check the freedoms in the first amendment.

• Speech

• Press

• Petition

• Religion

• Assembly

The Second Amendment protects

• the right to bear arms.

• the right to petition the government.

• the right to privacy.

• the right to vote.

Today, soldiers are not quartered in homes. Why does the Third Amendment remain important?

• It requires the government to respect the privacy of people's homes.

• It ensures that soldiers have the equipment and supplies to do their jobs.

• It protects the rights of the military to have proper accommodations.

A judge grants a search warrant to allow the police to search a suspect's home. Which amendment requires this?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Examine the three amendments. Which event in American history did these amendments originate from?

• British rule in colonial America

• slavery in America

• American Indian relocation

• immigrant treatment in America

Which of these describes Thomas Jefferson’s belief about government and religion?

• He believed in the separation of religion and government.

• He believed taxes should pay for the construction of churches.

• He believed that only members of a religion should serve as president.

• He believed religion should guide government policy

How does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?

• It allows citizens to be informed.

• It provides jobs for journalists.

• It prevents politicians from giving opinions.

• It requires newspapers to charge a low price.

Which of these is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press?

• to tell the truth

• to print every day

• to write creatively

• to interview celebrities