Bill of Rights - Review- Wizer.Me

Master the Bill of Rights! Review Amendments 1-10 with engaging scenarios and matching.

Sort the "made up" scenarios into the correct Amendment.This focuses on just the Bill of Rights. Amendment 1 James hosts a weekly radio show. He often invites callers to speak their opinions about difficult issues. Members of the Sunnylane Church are happy to know that they have the right to practice any religion they choose. Amendment 2 I passed my gun safety class so that I could get a rifle for my house. Because of this Amendment, we have the right to own a gun. The gun must be purchased and kept in a legal manner. Amendment 3 During the Russian invasion, Congress passed an emergency law to house soldiers in each home in Kentucky. The Quartering Act was put in place by England while we were still in colonies. This act is the reason this Amendment was put in place. Amendment 4 Britton is walking down the street when he is stopped by a police officer. The officer wants to search Britton's backpack but Britton refuses. A suspect's property may be searched if the police have a warrant from a judge. Match each Amendment to its description. Amendment 1 Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Press Amendment 2 The right to own weapons Amendment 3 The right to never have to house soldiers. Amendment 4 Warrant or probable cause needed to search property or home. Amendment 5 The accused have rights, Due Process, right to remain silent, Admendment 6 The right to a speedy and public trial. Admendment 7 The right to a jury trial. Amendment 8 Cruel and Unusual Punishment is outlawed. Amendment 9 Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution. Amendment 10 Power is not given to the US Government by the Constitution is given to the states and their people. Amendment 5 Jordan is accused of stealing a bike. When the police question him, he remembers that he has the right to remain silent and doesn’t answer any of their questions. Instead, he asks for a lawyer. This ensures that he doesn't accidentally say something that could be used against him. Amendment 6 Maria is accused of breaking a school rule. She is nervous about waiting for a long time for her hearing. She knows that she has the right to a speedy hearing, so her case is reviewed quickly by the school. Amendment 8 Emma is caught breaking curfew and is given a punishment of washing the school’s windows for a week. She feels that the punishment is unfair, as it seems excessive for the rule she broke. Amendment 10 At a student council meeting, some students want to change the dress code rules. They discover that state local districts can make their own rules, so they can propose their changes based on the needs and preferences of their school community.