The courts have interpreted this amendment to mean that the government cannot stop people from owning guns, but it can pass laws to control the way guns are licensed and sold.

This amendment was important to early American colonists because they were forced to house and feed British soldiers.

This amendment protects the rights of people in civil cases, which are disagreements between people rather than crimes.

This amendment says that government may not deny rights just because they are not spelled out in the Constitution. People retain, or hold on to, other rights as well.

This amendment is meant to keep the president and Congress from becoming too strong. It says that any powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.

This amendment says that no law officer can search a person's home or property without a search warrant.

Which of the following amendments does NOT protect the rights of people accused of crimes?

The legal steps that must be followed before the government can take away a person's life, freedom, or property.

Which of the following is NOT a right protected in the 5th Amendment?

Which of the following is NOT a right in the 6th Amendment?

You are arrested for stealing a candy bar. You go to court and are fined $500,000. Which amendment would this violate?

A local military base catches fire and the troops have to evacuate. While the base gets rebuilt, the local residents are forced to provide the troops with housing. Which amendment would this violate?

You are arrested and go to court. You tell the judge that you were never provided a lawyer and request to have a lawyer appointed to you. The judge denies your request. Which amendment would this violate?

You are arrested and held in jail. During your trial, the judge orders you to remain in your jail cell while the prosecution's witnesses take the stand. Which amendment would this violate?

Each state has the ability to create its own education system. That's because there is nothing about education in the Constitution. Which amendment does this concept relate to?

The Federalists were worried that if a list of rights was added to the Constitution, then the government might not protect all the rights that were left off of the list. Which amendment protects the Federalists concern?

You are arrested and the judge orders you to testify in court about gambling and other criminal activities in your area. You refuse, on the grounds that it might incriminate you on other charges, and you are put in hail until you are willing to answer questions. Which of the following phrases best describes your right in this scenario?

In Texas in 1989, Gregory Lee Johnson was protesting the policies of President Ronald Reagan at the Republican National Convention. Johnson soaked an American flag with gasoline and set it on fire. No one was hurt, but some witnesses said they were seriously offended, and Johnson was arrested and charged. Which constitutional right would protect Johnson's actions?

You live near a factory that puts foul-smelling smoke in the air. You and your neighbors call a meeting at your house to discuss what you can do about the smoke. However, the police block the entrance to your home and tell people that they can't have a meeting. Which of your civil liberties is being violated by the police?

You are arrested and given a trial. The jury finds you not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct and he orders to have you arrested and tried for the crime again. Which of your constitutional protections is being violated?