In this lesson, you will explain the rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Essential Question: What rights are protected by the Bill of Rights?
In this lesson, you will explain the rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Essential Question: What rights are protected by the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
What are some rights that the people of the U.S. generally expect to be guaranteed?
Match each amendment from the Bill of Rights to the correct description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Fifth Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition |
Eighth Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well-regulated militia |
Fourth Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures |
Tenth Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures |
Second Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy |
First Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Rights of accused persons, e.g., the right to a speedy and public trial |
Third Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right of trial by jury in civil cases |
Ninth Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments |
Seventh Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Other rights of the people |
Sixth Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Powers reserved to the states |
Option 2:
Explain each of the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution in your own words.
Which of the following are NOT part of the First Amendment? Select two correct answers.