Bill of Rights Matching

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? 

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

What was the primary reason for enacting the Bill of Rights?

• To protect the civil rights of the American people

• To more clearly define the power of Congress

• To demonstrate the the Constitution was designed to be changed

• To create confusion and keep the federal government from growing too quickly

Which of the following is an example of being protected by the First Amendment?

• Meeting with your co-workers at a restaurant to discuss working conditions and fair wages

• Writing a letter to the Starbucks Corporation to complain about their coffee prices

• Two thousand people gathering for a march for women's rights

• All of the above

Match the Amendment to its description

• Freedom of religion/assembly/speech/pres

• 5th Amendment

• No unreasonable search and seizure

• 4th Amendment

• You don't have to house soldiers

• 2nd Amendment

• Right to remain silent

• 1st Amendment

• Right to bear arms

• 3rd Amendment

Match the Amendment to its description

• No cruel and unusual punishment

• 10th Amendment

• Right to a speedy trial

• 6th Amendment

• Right to a civil trial

• 9th Amendment

• You have more rights than listed

• 7th Amendment

• States get powers not listed for fed gov

• 8th Amendment