What does the 5th Amendment protect?

It lets a person be tried for a very serious crime only if a grand jury brings charges, bars trying someone twice for the same crime and protects against losing life, liberty or property without due process. Bill of Rights Text in Plain Words asks about it.

Why does the Bill of Rights matter?

It protects rights such as freedom of speech and the press and a speedy and public trial from being taken away by the federal government. The sheet has students apply the amendments to short situations.

7th Grade Bill of Rights and Amendments Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution, and it protects individual freedoms. There are 2 sheets for 7th grade here, each with an answer key. Legal Duties and Civic Responsibilities in Action sorts ten stories into legal obligations and civic choices, from a jury summons to picking up litter. Bill of Rights Text in Plain Words gives plain-language summaries of the amendments, with a question on each. One of the two sheets practices D2.Civ.3.6-8.

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Bill of Rights Text in Plain Words

Grade7th Grade

TopicThe Constitution and Bill of Rights

Legal Duties and Civic Responsibilities in Action

Grade7th Grade

TopicThe Constitution and Bill of Rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

A legal obligation is a duty set by law, and a person who skips it can face a penalty. A civic responsibility is a choice that helps a community, and no law requires it. Serving on a jury is a legal obligation, while voting is not.

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