Bill of Rights Review Game

What is the Bill of Rights?

• the separation of government into three branches

• the Preamble, the introduction, of the United States Constitution

• the written plan of government for the United States

• the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution

One purpose of the Bill of Rights was to limit the power of the

• citizens

• government

• churches

• teachers

The Bill of Rights was written for several reasons. Which reason belongs in the list below?

• It forces any citizen to testify in court.

• It more clearly defines the rights of citizens.

• It identifies which religion citizens should choose.

• It grants anyone, regardless of age, the right to carry a gun.

Which of these rights is protected by the Bill of Rights?

• Citizens will be tried without an attorney.

• Citizens will not be allowed to bear arms.

• Citizens have the right to a speedy trial.

• Citizens must choose the religion set forth by the government.

The sheriff's deputies believe that Joe has broken the law. They want to go inside his home but the 4th Amendment states they cannot because it would

• be an illegal search

• be trespassing on public property

• not prove Joe is guilty.

• not provide a trial by jury.

The 1st Amendment grants freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly, and the right to

• attend any school

• vote in an election

• petition the government

• disobey unfair laws

Alex is on trial for a crime. One of his lawyers wants to put Alex on the stand and make him answer questions. Which amendment says that Alex does not have to do this?

• 1st

• 5th

• 7th

• 10th

Which amendment says "No person shall be....deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law"?

• 10th

• 9th

• 7th

• 5th

The 2nd Amendment states that citizens can carry weapons anywhere at any time; true or false?

• true

• false

Which of the following statements about due process of law is true?

• A person accused of a crime cannot go to his trial.

• Accused people should know the charges against them.

• An accused person must keep silent and cannot defend himself.

• A fair trial is not part of due process of law in the United States.