Amendments 1-10: Bill of Rights

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Protects the rights to free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Grants individuals the right to own and carry firearms.

Question 3

3rd Amendement

Answer 3

Prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers without consent.

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Protects against unreasonable searches and requires warrants for searches and seizures.

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process and just compensation for property taken.

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Guarantees the right to a speedy, public trial, an impartial jury, and legal counsel.

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

Ensures the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving disputes over property or money.

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment.

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

Guarantees other rights not listed in the Constitution or Bill of Rights

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

States that powers not given to the federal government nor prohibited to the states are reserved for the states or the people.