Bill of Rights

What are the Bill of Rights?

• A collection of laws passed by Congress

• The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution

• The first 10 presidents of the United States

• A list of rights for people in the military

Who wrote the 12 amendments that became the Bill of Rights?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

How many of the amendments presented by James Madison were initially passed?

• 12

• 10

• 14

• 8

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The right to a speedy trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

• Freedom of religion and speech

• The right to bear arms

What is the Third Amendment about?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Preventing government from placing troops in private homes

• Right to a speedy trial

What does the Fifth Amendment protect?

• Right to bear arms

• Protection from housing soldiers

• Right to remain silent

• Freedom of religion

Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial?

• Seventh Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

• Double jeopardy

• Excessive bail and cruel punishments

• Unreasonable searches

• Government placing troops in homes

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

• Protection from self-incrimination

• Rights to privacy

• Right to bear arms

• People have rights not listed in the Constitution

What does the Tenth Amendment give powers to?

• The federal government

• The states or the people

• The Supreme Court

• The President