Bill of Rights Unit Pre-Assessment

What is a change to the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights
• A bill
• An Amendment
• A Treaty

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are important because they...

• Establish a system of checks and balances in the federal government
• Provide protection for the rights and liberties of individuals
• Provide guidelines for the structure of the federal government
• List the powers that are reserved for state governments

Why is the freedom of speech important in a democratic society?

• To ensure that everyone agrees with the way the government is running things.
• To allow criticism of the government without fear of punishment.
• To allow the opinions of the important and influential Americans to be heard.
• To make sure that the government does not interfere with the media.

*Freedom of speech
*Freedom of religion
*Freedom to peacefully assemble
*Freedom of the press
*Freedom to petition the gov't
The items listed above are rights guaranteed in the...

• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 3rd Amendment

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Constitution
• The Pledge of Allegiance

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 1
• 5
• 3
• 10

The 2nd Amendment...

• Describes the right to bear arms
• Describes the protection from unreasonable searches and seizures 
• Offers protection of rights to life, liberty, and property

The Bill of Rights is like a shield that protects all citizens from the power of the government.

• True 
• False

Americans are not free to choose their religion.

• True 
• False

Americans can speak and publish their opinions. 

• True 
• False