Amendments 1 – 10 (The Bill of Rights)

Amendments 1 – 10 (The Bill of Rights)

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech…

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom… of the press…

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law… abridging… the right of the people peaceably to assemble…

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law… abridging… the right of the people peaceably to… petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The Second Amendment A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

The Third Amendment No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

The Fourth Amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

The Fifth Amendment No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

The Fifth Amendment No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, (except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger)…

The Fifth Amendment …nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…

The Fifth Amendment …nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…

The Fifth Amendment …nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…

The Fifth Amendment …nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

The Sixth Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

The Sixth Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial…

The Sixth Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, (which district shall have been previously ascertained by law)…

The Sixth Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to… be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him…

The Sixth Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

The Seventh Amendment In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

The Eighth Amendment Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

The Ninth Amendment The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

The Tenth Amendment The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

Quiz: The Bill of Rights
You will need a fresh piece of paper. Title your page “Quiz: Bill of Rights” Put your full name and correct hour at the top before you start. Please write neatly. If I can’t read your response, it’s wrong.

(1) Which amendment prohibits the use of cruel or unusual punishment against those accused or convicted of a crime? (2) Which amendment is cited to defend your right to own a gun? (3) Which amendment says you cannot be forced to let soldiers live with you?

(4) Which amendment says that you cannot be forced to testify against yourself in a court of law? (5) Which amendment says that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime under the same law? (6) Which amendment says that you cannot be held without an indictment by a grand jury?

(7) Which amendment prohibits the police from searching your home or car without a warrant (in most circumstances)? (8) Which amendment protects newspapers, TV stations, and websites who report the news? (9) Which amendment protects your right to practice your religion almost any way you wish?

(10) Which amendment gives you the right to send an angry to your Congressman or demonstrate against a decision by the President? (11) Which amendment says the government cannot lock you up for very long or take your stuff without ‘due process of law’?

(12) Which amendment says you have the right to a ‘speedy’ and public trial? (13) Which amendment says you have the right to know what you’re accused of doing and who’s accusing you of doing it? (14) Which amendment says that even in civil suits (brought by one person against another instead of by the state) you have a right to a jury trial?

(15) Which amendment says that any powers not specifically given to the federal government by the constitution belong to the individual states? (16) Which amendment says that just because certain rights are spelled out in various amendments doesn’t mean these are all the rights citizens have?

(17) Which amendment guarantees your right to free speech in most circumstances? (18) Which amendment protects your right to meet with or organize with pretty much anyone you want to, as long as it’s not violent and doesn’t break any other laws?

(19) Which amendment says the police have to have a good reason to search your home or car and a specific idea of what they’re looking for? (20) Which amendment says you have a right to hire a lawyer to defend you if you’re accused of something?

Fold your paper neatly in half (“hamburger fold”). Pass your folded papers to the front of each row. Looking at anyone else’s answer sheet or adding to or changing anything on yours is an automatic zero.

(After all quizzes are collected…) Let’s review the quiz!