No Bill of Rights, No Deal (Worksheet)

Question 1

In the American colonies, government officials got court orders authorizing them to
enter any location to search for and take goods that had been smuggled into the country.
These court orders were valid for the lifetime of the current king, plus six months.

(Which Amendment deals w/ this?)

Answer 1

4th amendment

Question 2

During the 16th and 17th centuries in England, the Star Chamber was a royal court that
heard cases that couldn’t be heard in regular courts. Before it was finally abolished, the
court met in secret, tortured people to gain information, and sentenced people to huge
fines, life in prison, and even mutilation. (Which Amendment deals w/ this?)

Answer 2

5th, 6th, and 8th Amendment

Question 3

John Wilkes was both a journalist and a member of the British Parliament. In 1762, he
published a severe criticism of a speech the king had given. Wilkes was arrested for
publishing a “treasonous” newspaper intended to cause rebellion against the king.

(Which Amendment deals w/ this?)

Answer 3

1st amendment

Question 4

Answer 4

Amendment #8 (exessive fines)

Amendment #6 (Witness)

Amendment #5 (Due process)

Question 5

Answer 5

Amendment #1 (Pettition)

Amendment #2 (Bear arms)

Amendment #8 (Entire amendment)