Bill of Rights The ___________ ___ ______________ is made up of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution. These amendments were passed in _____________ to guarantee each citizen’s _____________ rights. Amendment 1: Congress can’t set up an official national _______________ guaranteed religious freedom Guaranteed the freedom of __________________ people are free to question the government, express their opinions, etc. This freedom does not include ________________(saying a lie meant to damage another person’s reputation) Guaranteed the freedom of the ____________________ This freedom does not include _________________ (slander which is published) Printing things that would endanger the nation or the public is also forbidden. Bill of Rights Bill of Rights 1791individual religion speech slander press libel
Guaranteed the right to peaceably ________________. Guaranteed the right to _______________ the government to correct a wrongful situation. Amendment 2: Right to _______________ ________________ Amendment 3: Prevented the forced quartering of troops within private homes. Applies in times of ___________________. Amendment 4: _________________ and Seizure Search warrants must be issued by a judge in order to search a home. For a judge to issue a warrant, _______________ cause must be shown. Specific locations and items to be searched must be listed on the warrant.assemble petition Bear Arms peace Search probable
Amendment 5: Rights of Persons Accused of a Crime No one can be tried for a major ______________ unless they are charged by a _______________ jury. Citizens are also protected from _______________ jeopardy. being tried ______________ for the same crime. No one can be imprisoned, executed without ___________ process. No one can be forced to testify against _________________ in court. Amendment 6: Right to a Fair and _______________ Trial Accused has the right to have their case heard by an _______________ jury in the state and district where the crime occurred. Accused has the right to be informed of the _____________ charges, so they can prepare a proper defense. Accused must be present at trial and have the right to _______________ witnesses. Accused may call witnesses to _________________ on their behalf. Accused has the right to be represented by a ________________, even during questioning about the crime. crime grand double twice due themselves Speedy impartial exact question testify lawyer
Amendment 7: Trial by Jury in Civil Suits In the case of a civil suit involving more than __________ dollars, the case may be tried by jury. Amendment 8: _____________ and __________________________ Both bail amounts and _____________________ must fit the crime. Punishments may not be cruel and unusual. Amendment 9: _________________ Reserved to the People This amendment made sure that it was made clear that people’s ________________ listed in the Constitution were not people’s _______________ rights. Amendment 10: Powers Reserved to the ______________________ All powers not specifically given to the __________________ government or specifically forbidden to the states, are __________________ to the states or the people. 20 Bail Punishment punishment Powers rights only States federal reserved