Bill of Rights

Master the Bill of Rights! This worksheet covers amendments, citizen rights, and responsibilities.

Anti-Federalists 1. Who were the Anti-Federalists and what did they want to change or add to the Constitution? According to the video clip above, answer this first question. The Federalists' perspective 2. Why did the federalists, like James Madison, worry about adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution? According to the video clip above, answer this second question. After many discussions between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.... 3. In the end, what did James Madison propose and what was ratified? According to the video clip above, answer this third question. Questions 4-9 For questions 4-9, use google or another search engine to find these answers. 4. A change to the Constitution is known as what? A bill A veto An amendment A declaration 5. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as what? The Bill of Rights The Bill of Freedoms The Articles of Confederation The Miranda rights 6. Which of the following rights of citizens is NOTprotected by the First Amendment? Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Right to bear arms (own guns) Freedom of the press 7. What is one way that Americans can participate in their democracy? Joining a civic or community group Run for political office or join a political party Writing to a newspaper or otherwise publicly supporting or opposing a policy All of these are possible answers 8. Which of the following are and are NOT responsibilities of a U.S. citizen? are responsibilities Serving on a jury Voting in an election Paying taxes on earned income are NOT responsibilities Joining the military 9. Which one of these IS NOTa right held by U.S. citizens? Voting in federal elections Access to free health care Running for federal office The right to own a gun 10. Match the Bill of Right amendment # to its description 1st Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. 2nd A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. 3rd No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner... 4th The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause... 5th No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property 6th In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial... 10 continued.Matching 7th Amendment In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved... 8th Amendment Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 9th Amendment The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people 10th Amendment The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved to the states... Why is the Bill of Rights important? 11. According to the article above and what you've learned, why is the Bill of Rights important to Americans? Scroll down to the bottom section titled "Why is the Bill of Rights so important?"