Bill of Rights

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Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Because the framers of the Constitution realized they had made a huge mistake

Because John Hancock wanted to be president

Because George Washington said to

To protect people's individual liberties

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This Amendment gives people the right to have a grand jury hear their case for a possible indictment.

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This Amendment protects the states from excessive Federal power.

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This Amendment prohibits self-incrimination.

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Gives people permission to own a gun.

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What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

The Communist Manifesto

The Declaration of Independence

Bob

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This Amendment gives the government permission to buy your property from you at a fair price.

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This Amendment requires due process.

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What term is used to explain many of the rights granted in the First Amendment?

landmark decision

freedom of expression

precedent

dissent

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The rights to assembly and to petition the government are part of which Amendment?

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This Amendment prevents people who are going to stand trial from being charged too much bail.

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This is the official permission officials are given by a judge that allows then to search someone's home.

precedent

double jeopardy

warrant

carpe diem

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How many votes were needed to ratify the Constitution?

a simple majority

8 of 12

9 of 13

7 of 13

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This protects those found guilty from having cruel or unusual punshiments.

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Says the government cannot establish an official religion.

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This gives people the right to an attorney (lawyer).

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Says the people get additional rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.

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This kind of trial usually involves money, divorce, family matters or property.

Double Jeopardy

Civil Trial

Grand Jury

Criminal Trial

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This Amendment gives states the right to make laws and imposed taxes.

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This Amendment has to do with Civil Trial rights

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This Amendment requires police to say the Miranda Warning when arresting you.

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What branch of government ensures that the Bill of Rights is protected through law?

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Constitutional Branch

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This Amendment allows people to print ideas in newspapers, on the internet, on TV or on other media.

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Who put in a lot of work reviewing more than 100 possible amendments?

John Hancock

George Washington

Chip Shilkus

James Madison

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Prohibits officials from illegally looking through your personal belongings without permission from a judge.

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Gives people the rights to speak out freely on any topic, including what they don't like about the government.

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This Amendment gives those accused the right to have a speedy and fair public trial.

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This Amendment states that the accused person has the right to know what they are being accused of doing.

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This Amendment states citizens don't have to house soldiers in their private homes.

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Says people can practice any religion.

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