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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.

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Reading the Bill of Rights

D2.Civ.4.3-5

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Read each amendment, then answer the questions.

1.Read the amendment, then answer the questions.

The First Amendment

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. 1. Why does the amendment protect the right to assemble "peaceably"?
  2. 2. Which five freedoms does the First Amendment protect?
  3. 3. Why would the writers protect the freedom of the press?
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. 1. What does an "impartial jury" mean?
  2. 2. What kind of trial does the Sixth Amendment promise?
  3. 3. What must the accused be informed of?

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Answer key — Reading the Bill of Rights

Set 18. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.1. It protects gatherings that are peaceful, not violent ones. 2. Religion, speech, the press, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the Government. 3. So people can print news and opinions without Congress abridging the freedom of the press.
  2. 2.1. A jury that does not take sides before it hears the case. 2. A speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. 3. The nature and cause of the accusation.

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.4.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.