Question

matching match each word to its definition, and write the letter in the blank. 1. amendment a. a paper that lists the rules of the u.s. government 2. unconstitutional b. actions or laws not allowed by the u.s. constitution 3. bill of rights c. rights that the government cannot take away from people 4. constitution 5. natural rights d. a change e. the first ten amendments to the constitution; this protects americans natural rights choose the answer circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence. 6. a group of people that listens to the facts in a court case and makes a decision about the case is called a/an (assembly, jury). 7. the (first, third) amendment gives the right to freedom of speech. 8. the (federalists, anti - federalists) said the constitution must have a bill of rights. 9. amendments can be proposed by congress and the (states, supreme court). 10. there are (15, 27) amendments to the constitution.

Explanation:

1. An amendment is a change, so 1 - D.
2. Unconstitutional means actions or laws not allowed by the U.S. Constitution, so 2 - B.
3. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution which protect Americans' natural rights, so 3 - E.
4. The Constitution is a paper that lists the rules of the U.S. government, so 4 - A.
5. Natural rights are rights that the government cannot take away from people, so 5 - C.
6. A jury is a group of people that listens to the facts in a court - case and makes a decision about the case.
7. The First Amendment gives the right to freedom of speech.
8. The Anti - Federalists said the Constitution must have a bill of rights.
9. Amendments can be proposed by Congress and the states.
10. There are 27 amendments to the Constitution.

Answer:

1. D. a change
2. B. actions or laws not allowed by the U.S. Constitution
3. E. the first ten amendments to the Constitution; this protects Americans’ natural rights
4. A. a paper that lists the rules of the U.S. government
5. C. rights that the government cannot take away from people
6. jury
7. First
8. Anti - Federalists
9. states
10. 27