Bill of Rights QuizBowl

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791.

• True
• False

2/3's of Congress and 3/4's of the states must approve a change before an amendment is added to the Constitution. 

• True
• False

Congress originally had how many amendments as part of the Bill of Rights?

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Ben Franklin
• James Madison

The process through which the states approve documents or amendments proposed by Congress is known as

• amending 
• ratification
• veto
• prohibit 

This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

• 1st
• 4th
• 9th
• 10th

This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes.

• 1st
• 3rd
• 5th
• 6th

Which Amendment protects a persons right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

• 7th 
• 5th 
• 3rd
• 2nd 

Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant

• 2nd 
• 4th 
• 6th 
• 8th 

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial

• 2nd 
• 4th 
• 6th 
• 8th