Reading the Bill of Rights is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on the freedoms and protections in the First, Fourth and Sixth Amendments, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.4.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, part of the Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
1. Which body does the amendment say shall make no law limiting these freedoms?
2. What may the people ask the Government for when they petition?
3. Why does the amendment protect the right to assemble "peaceably"?
2.Read the amendment, then answer the questions.
The Sixth Amendment
The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, part of the Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791.
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
1. What must the accused be informed of?
2. What kind of trial does the Sixth Amendment promise?
3. Why would the writers require a trial to be public?
LessonPrint · D2.Civ.4.3-5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Reading the Bill of Rights
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Congress. 2. A redress of grievances. 3. It protects gatherings that are peaceful, not violent ones.
2.1. The nature and cause of the accusation. 2. A speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. 3. So people can see that the trial is fair and not held in secret.
Questions about Reading the Bill of Rights
What does the Reading the Bill of Rights worksheet cover?
It practices the freedoms and protections in the First, Fourth and Sixth Amendments — 2 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on C3 Framework D2.Civ.4.3-5: Explain how groups make rules that share out duties and protect freedoms. The instruction to students is “Read each amendment, then answer the questions”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which C3 Framework indicator does Reading the Bill of Rights practice?
D2.Civ.4.3-5, under Civics for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published indicator reads: “Explain how groups of people make rules to create responsibilities and protect freedoms.” The worksheet assesses that indicator rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
Reading the Bill of Rights is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D2.Civ.4.3-5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does Reading the Bill of Rights come with an answer key?
Yes. All 2 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of Reading the Bill of Rights can I print?
25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is Reading the Bill of Rights free to print and photocopy?
Yes. Reading the Bill of Rights, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
More practice for D2.Civ.4.3-5
Explain how groups make rules that share out duties and protect freedoms.