The 10 Amendments

Question 1

1st Amendment:

Answer 1

Freedoms of Expression: The right to worship freely, the right to free speech, and the right to assemble and petition. Does not give citizens the right to block streets or protest violently

Question 2

2nd Amendment:

Answer 2

The Right to Bear Arms: Citizens have the right to own a gun under most circumstances. Federal and State governments have the right to decide what guns are being sold, where they are carried, and who cannot own one.

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Quartering Troops in Homes: “A man’s house shall be his own castle, privileged against all civil and military intrusion.”- Justice Joseph Story You have the right to defend as long as you are in fear of your safety.

Question 4

4th Amendment:

Answer 4

Searches and Seizes: Citizens are protected from ¨unreasonable searches and seizes¨ to their property. Police need a warrant to search property unless they believe a crime was taking place.

Question 5

5th Amendment:

Answer 5

Legal Rights and Protection: ¨Double Jeopardy¨ cannot be charged with the same crime twice. ¨Miranda rights¨Have the right to remain silent. The rights to refuse to answer questions that lead you to trouble. ¨Plead for the fifth¨

Question 6

6th amendment:

Answer 6

Criminal Trial Rights: The right to a lawyer to your defense. The right to a ¨speedy and public trial by an impartial jury¨