U.S. Constitution: The Bill of Rights

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the powers of the federal government

• To protect the rights of individuals

• To outline the responsibilities of the President

• To define the structure of the judicial branch

What does the First Amendment protect?

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

• The right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• The right to a fair trial

Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?

• Amendment I

• Amendment II

• Amendment III

• Amendment IV

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Double jeopardy

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• The right to a speedy trial

What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?

• The right to a fair trial

• Freedom of speech

• Protection against self-incrimination

• The right to bear arms

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

• The right to a fair, impartial, and speedy trial

• Freedom of religion

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• The right to bear arms

What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?

• The right to a trial by jury for civil disputes

• Freedom of speech

• Protection against self-incrimination

• The right to bear arms

What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?

• Excessive bail and fines

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Double jeopardy

• Cruel and unusual punishment

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

• The powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the states

• Protects additional individual rights not listed in the Constitution

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to bear arms

Which amendment protects the right to a speedy trial?

• Amendment V

• Amendment VI

• Amendment VII

• Amendment VIII