Let’s go step by step to match each right or idea on the left with the correct amendment or term on the right.
We’ll use what we know about the Bill of Rights:
1. “plea the 5th” → This means refusing to testify against yourself, which is part of the
5th Amendment →
M
2. “right to bear arms” → That’s the
2nd Amendment →
F
3. “jury trial in civil cases where the amount is more than $20” → That’s the
7th Amendment →
D
4. “Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures” → That’s the
4th Amendment →
L
5. “right to a jury, speedy trial, and lawyer” → That’s the
6th Amendment →
B
6. “citizens have rights beyond what is in the constitution” → That’s the
9th Amendment →
E
7. “right not to quarter soldiers” → That’s the
3rd Amendment →
G
8. “no excessive bail, no cruel or unusual punishment” → That’s the
8th Amendment →
H
9. “Freedom of religion, assembly, press petition, speech” → That’s the
1st Amendment →
A
10. “powers not given to the national government are reserved to the states” → That’s the
10th Amendment →
C
11. “people may worship as they please without government intervention” → This is the
free exercise clause (part of 1st Amendment) →
J
12. “the government will not establish an official religion” → This is the
establishment clause (also part of 1st Amendment) →
N
13. “paper work allowing the government to search or seize property or persons” → That’s a
search warrant →
K
14. “person cannot be tried again for the same crime, once proven innocent” → That’s
Double Jeopardy (part of 5th Amendment) →
I
15. “fair treatment” → That’s
due process (found in 5th and 14th Amendments) →
O
Now let’s double-check each one to make sure it matches correctly.
✔ All matches look accurate based on standard U.S. Constitution knowledge.
Final Answer:
1-M, 2-F, 3-D, 4-L, 5-B, 6-E, 7-G, 8-H, 9-A, 10-C, 11-J, 12-N, 13-K, 14-I, 15-O
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of bill of rights worksheet 5th grade.