Bill of Rights Quiz

1st amendment

Protects freedom of religion, speech, the press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government. [1]

2nd amendment

Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms. [1]

3rd amendment

Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime.

4th amendment

Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants based on probable cause

5th amendment

Guarantees due process, protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and requires just compensation for private property taken for public use.

6th amendment

Ensures the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to legal counsel in criminal cases.

7th amendment

Provides for a jury trial in federal civil court cases involving property or money.

8th amendment

Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

9th amendment

Clarifies that the listing of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean people do not retain other unwritten rights.

10th amendment

Reserves any powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people.