Bill Of Rights Flashcards
Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, added and officially ratified in December 1971
What did the 8th amendment forbid?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What does the 4th amendment state?
A warrant is required to search someone’s property.
What does the 3rd amendment state?
Soldiers cannot live in a citizen’s house with that person’s consent.
What right does the 2nd amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
What rights does the 1st amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press
Which amendment is most important to an 8th grader?
must include:
specific amendment
what the amendment entails
how it affects me
Which amendment most helps America form a more perfect union?
must include: specific amendment what the amendment entails ways it impacts America why it most helps to form a more perfect union
First 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, added and officially ratified in December 1971
Bill of Rights
Who are federalists?
People who support the constitution without the BoR and want a strong national government
Who are anti-federalists?
People who are against the current constitution and want the BoR added
Define ratify
to approve
