Bill of rights

What does 'amendment' mean?

• A political party

• A historical event

• A new law

• A small change to a document

What is the main purpose of the First Amendment?

• To protect the right to freedom of speech and religion

• To prevent soldiers from staying in people's homes

• To allow people to carry weapons

• To ensure a speedy trial

What does the Third Amendment protect citizens against?

• Being tried without a jury

• Forced housing of soldiers

• Unfair punishment

• Unreasonable searches

What right does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

• Right to bear arms

• Protection from excessive bail

• Freedom of speech

• A speedy and public trial

What does the Tenth Amendment state?

• Rights not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people

• The right to build a snowman

• The right to a lawyer if accused of a crime

• Protection against cruel and unusual punishment