Chapter 10:The Bill of Rights

Mr. MezaU.S. History

1. What is the Bill of Rights?

• A formal list of the basic rights of a U.S. citizen

2. How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the constitution

3. What are the rights covered in the first amendment?

• Right to worship freely• Freedom of speech and press • The right to assemble and petition

4. What are amendments 2-10?

• 2 – The Right bear arms • 3 – Quartering Troops in Homes (Citizens have

the right to refuse)• 4 – Searches and seizures (Officer must have a

warrant)• 5 – legal rights (5 rights involved with the

justice system)

4. What are amendments 2-10?• 6 – Criminal Trial Rights (to provide accused

persons with a fair trial)• 7 – Civil Trial Rights (Civil cases, or dispute

between people or businesses)• 8 – Bail and Punishment • 9 – Rights Retained by People (rights not

mentioned in the Bill of Rights: ex. Right to privacy)

• 10 – Powers Reserved to the States (ex. States create traffic laws, decide the number of school days in a year, etc.)