Bill of Rights Matching Game

First Amendment

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, and freedom to petition.

Second Amendment

The right to keep and bear firearms.

Third Amendment

The government cannot force people to house soldiers.

Fourth Amendment

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of a person's property.

Fifth Amendment

The government cannot force people to testify against themselves in a trial. "You have the right to remain silent."

Sixth Amendment

U.S. Citizens have the right to a fair, speedy, and public trial.

(Criminal Cases)

Seventh Amendment

Right to a trial by jury. (Civil Cases)

Eighth Amendment

Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines/bail.

Ninth Amendment

U.S. Citizens may have rights that are not listed in the Constitution/Bill of Rights.

Tenth Amendment

Powers not given to the federal government belong to the state and/or people.