First Ten Amendments Vocabulary Quiz

“Congress shall make no law” restricting the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech

guarantees right of states to organize militias and individuals to bear arms

forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes

requires that warrants be issued if property is to be searched or seized by the government

protects an accused person from having to testify against themselves and the right to due process of law

right to a speedy public trial by jury in criminal cases

right to a trial by jury in civil suits

prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines

people have rights other than those mentioned in the Constitution

powers not given to the federal government belong to the states: federalism