SSCG6: Bill of Rights (2)

The Bill of Rights Americans had fought a revolution to gain independence from British control. They did not want to replace one unjust government with another one. As protection from the powers of a strong national government, many Americans wanted the Constitution to include a bill of rights. It would guarantee civil liberties. In fact, some states had agreed to ratify the Constitution only with the promise that a bill of rights be added.To fulfill this promise, James Madison introduced a set of amendments during the first session of Congress. Congress passed 12 amendments, and the states ratified 10 of them. On December 15, 1791, these 10 amendments, together called the Bill of Rights, became part of the Constitution.The Declaration of Independence had listed many grievances the American colonists held against King George III. To address those grievances, the Bill of Rights limits the power of government. It protects individual liberty, including freedom of speech and the rights of people accused of crimes. The Tenth Amendment says that any power not listed in the Constitution belongs to the states or the people. Madison hoped this amendment would help protect Americans against a national government that was too powerful.Use this text to answer the questions below. Katie and her friends want to have a peaceful protest in the park. Which amendment allows this? 1st Amendment You don't have to give police permission to search your home because of which amendment? 4th Amendment Which amendment protects us from being forced to testify against ourselves or our wife 5th Amendment Which amendment protects our rights to own a gun to protect ourselves? 2nd Amendment Which Amendment gives us the right to a lawyer and a speedy trial if accused of a crime? 6th Amendment Freedom of Religion is protected by the _ amendment to the Constitution. 2nd 3rd 1st 10th The Bill of Rights make up the first _ amendments to the Constitution. 15 10 5 none of the above Which amendment protects citizens from being tried for a serious crime without enough evidence? 2nd 3rd 4th 5th The _ amendment protects news media and allows them to report the truth to us. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th The Bill of Rights was ratified on December _, _. 18th, 1994 15th, 1791 4th, 1776 10th, 1800 In your view, which amendment of the Bill of Rights is the most important? Explain.