The Bill of Rights For 12th Grade Civics

Amendment IFreedom of Speech Freedom of ReligionFreedom of pressFreedom to assemble

We take these freedoms for granted but back when the country was first founded these werent believed to be common place.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment IIRight to bear arms.Right for states to keep a well regulated militia.

The idea was that should the states freedom ever be in jeopardy the people can fight back.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment IIISoldiers shall not be able to live in someone's house without consent of the owner of said house.

Back during the colonial era the government could force people to shelter soldiers in a time of war.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment IVNo unreasonable searches will be conducted without the consent of the owner or probable cause.

Police cant just go through your things without a reason. They need a warrant or probable cause.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment VNo Double Jeopardy.Dont have to be a witness against yourself. Eminent Domain- Government can take your property for public use, but has to compensate for it.

Amendment VIRight to a speedy and fair trial.Shall be tried in the state and district where the crime supposedly happened.Shall be informed of accusations against the defendant.Defendant shall be able to face accuser.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment VIIINo excessive bail, and no cruel or unusual punishment.

You cant be flogged through the streets for stealing an appleanymore.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment IXThe constitution couldnt list all of the rights that are given to citizens, but those rights still exist and shall not be violated unless under specific conditions outlined by the constitution.

An example would be basic human rights, they cant be violated but they arent listed in the Bill of Rights.

Click here to return to the main menu.Amendment XAny power that isnt stated in the constitution for the Federal Government and isnt prohibited to the States is left up to the States and the People.A good example would be education; the constitution doesnt mention it so its left up to the states to decide what standards the children must meet.

Click here to return to the main menu.Quiz!Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that citizens cant be subject to cruel or unusual punishment?

Amendment II (2nd)Amendment V (5th)Amendment VIII (8th)Amendment X (10th)null78811.305 1997 Jonkey EnterprisesSCAREY STRINGSSCAREY STRINGSLOWLOWSOUND EFXDRUM 1997 Jonkey EnterprisesSCAREY STRINGSSCAREY STRINGSLOWLOWSOUND EFXDRUM 1997 Jonkey EnterprisesSCAREY STRINGSSCAREY STRINGSLOWLOWSOUND EFXDRUM