THE BILL OF RIGHTS
THE BILL OF RIGHTS – FULL TEXT
Amendment I 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.
Amendment II 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.
Amendment III 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.
Amendment IV 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.
Amendment V 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.
Amendment VI 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.
Amendment VII 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.
Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X 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.
Practice Quiz ~ Bill of Rights
Directions: Place the number of the correct amendment on the line provided.
_____ Protection of States’ Rights
_____ Protects freedom of speech, religion, the right to Assemble, & petition the gov’t
_____ Protection against quartering of troops
_____ Protects the rights of the accused against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, etc.
_____ No cruel or unusual punishment
_____ Other rights do exist beyond those listed
_____ Right to bear arms
_____ In civil cases of more than $20, you can request a jury trial
_____ Right to a speedy & public trial, to be judged by a jury of your peers, to have a lawyer, etc.
_____ Protection against illegal search & seizure
Section 2 ~ Each statement below violates the Bill of Rights in some way. Write the number of the amendment that the statement violates, and then briefly explain why it violates the amendment. AMENDMENTS CAN BE USED MORE THAN ONCE!!!
11. Luke was found innocent of armed robbery, but the state decided to bring him to trial again anyway.
12. After being found guilty of driving while intoxicated, the court ordered that Carolyn spend the next 30 years in solitary confinement.
13. The citizens of Upper Creek voted to double the taxes of all Catholics.
14. In a civil trial where the dispute was more than $20, both sides were denied a jury trial.
15. For no apparent reason, the police stopped Rita while she was driving and began to search through the trunk and her personal luggage.
16. The US Attorney General ordered all American citizens to turn in their rifles and hand guns by noon on Saturday.
17. Judge M.T. Nasty ordered a doctor to cut off the right hand of Marty, a convicted pickpocket.
18. The federal government decided state governments were no longer necessary.
19. The president declared that the only rights Americans have are those listed in the first eight amendments.
20. A US representative prohibited a local newspaper from printing an editorial that was critical of her voting record.
Section 3 ~ Multiple Choice ~ Place the letter of the correct answer on the line provided.
_____21. Which of the following is not protected by the First Amendment? A. Freedom of speech B. Freedom of the press C. The Right to Bear Arms D. The Right to peacefully assemble
_____22. Which amendment protects you against an unreasonable search and seizure? A. 2nd Amendment B. 3rd Amendment C. 4th Amendment D. 5th Amendment
_____23. Which amendment states that you have a right to an attorney? A. 4th Amendment B. 5th Amendment C. 6th Amendment D. 7th Amendment
_____24. Which of the following is NOT included in the Fifth Amendment? A. Double Jeopardy B. Eminent Domain C. Right to a jury trial D. Right to due process
_____25. Even though the Bill of Rights does not include the right to privacy, the Courts have said that this amendment protects it: A. 1st Amendment B. 10th Amendment C. 9th Amendment D. 8th Amendment