Unit 2 Practice Test Part 2

Why was the Bill of Rights passed?

• Because the Federalist were worried that the gov’t may abuse its powers.

• Because the government was too weak.

• Because the state governments were too powerful.

• Because it guaranteed the basic rights of citizens from abuse by the government.

Which Amendment protects free speech and religion?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which Amendment protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures and is considered the privacy amendment?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which Amendment protects an accused person from self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

• 1st

• 5th

• 3rd

• 4th

Which Amendment provides the right to bear arms?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which Amendment gives the people rights that are not listed in the Constitution?

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

• 10th

The 10th amendment provides which of the following?

• reserved powers to the states

• protection of free speech

• protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• none of the above

Your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself in court is guaranteed in the ________ amendment.

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

All of the following are provisions of the 6th amendment except?

• right to a lawyer

• right to a speedy trial

• protection from unreasonable searches

• trial by jury

Which amendment does not provide protection for an accused person?

• 5th

• 10th

• 6th

• 8th