US Constitution

Which Amendment to the Constitution protects freedoms of religion, press, speech, assembly, and petition?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizure?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which Amendment protects the rights of accused citizens to remain silent?

• 1st

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

Which Amendment protects the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer for defense, and cross-examination of witnesses?

• 1st

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

Which Amendment protects the right to bear arms?

• 4th

• 5th

• 2nd

• 7th

Which Amendment reserves powers to the States that are not delegated to the National Government?

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

• 10th

Which Amendment protects civilians from Soldiers being quartered in their homes?

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 9th

• 10th

Which Amendment bans torture and excessive bail?

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 8th

The Constitution extends the franchise to all adult citizens, equipping them to vote in elections for the legislative and executive branches. This ultimate power to the people is called

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

• division of power

Article 1 of the Constitution creates the ____________ branch of the government.

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• presidential