Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is the purpose of the _________________.
Bill of Rights
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
7th Amendment
Prevents the quartering of soldiers in any home without the consent of the owner?
3rd Amendment
The First 10 Amendments are referred to as
the Bill of Rights
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
2nd Amendment
True or False: a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms is found in amendment 7.
False
Which amendment guarantees the right to personal freedoms not listed in the Constitution??
9th Amendment
True or False: A person can be arrested and put on trial for the same crime twice.
False
What does the word "amend" mean?
change or add
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Constitution
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
3rd Amendment
Which principle of government is reflected by the 10th Amendment?
Federalism
States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States.
10th Amendment
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances
1st Amendment
Guarantees the rights of people accused of a crime to due process of law including the right not to incriminate oneself or to be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)
5th Amendment
True or False: The freedom of religion is found in Amendment 2
False
Can the US Constitution be changed?
yes
Which amendment gives you the right of RAPPS?
1st Amendment
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial in criminal cases?
6th Amendment
Which amendment guarantees the people no illegal search and seizure?
4th Amendment
Which amendment guarantees the right to no excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment??
8th Amendment
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