Bill of Rights

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• It gives more power to the President.

• It limits the power of the national government.

• It weakens the power of the citizens.

• It strengthens the power of the legislative branch.

Select ALL the rights that are included in the First Amendment.

• Right to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Petition

• Right to a Speedy Trial

• Freedom of Religion

People can state their opinion about the government. This is an example of...

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Press

• Right to Assemble

• Right to Petition

A newspaper can publish an article on any topic. This is an example of...

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to Petition

• Right to Assemble

People can gather in large groups to protest peacefully. This is an example of...

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Right of Assembly

• Right of Petition

• Freedom of Press

People can ask their government for changes. This is an example of...

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to Petition

• Right of Assembly

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Press

People may worship any way that they choose. This is an example of...

• Right to Assemble

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Petition

• Freedom of Press

Why was the 3rd Amendment necessary ?

• Americans did not want to house soldiers like they were forced to do during the American Revolution.

• Americans liked hosting soldiers.

• Americans needed bigger houses to help more soldiers.

• Americans were afraid they would run out of room in their houses.

What does the 2nd Amendment state?

• Protection from unlawful searches.

• You must know what crime you are being charged with.

• Right to a speedy trial.

• Right to bear arms.