27 Amendments

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Protects peoples right to privacy. prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offence. prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law”.

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

Guarantees a trial by jury.

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or the states (very important for state government).