Chapter 10 Bill of Rights Review

In 1788, why did several states refuse to approve the Constitution?

• it did not list the rights of the people
• it did not include the branches of gov't
• it did not indicate who would be the chief executive
• it did not allow for changes to be made in the future

Which of these best describes James Madison's role in the creation of the Bill of Rights?

• judge
• author
• reporter
• opponent

Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• determine the election process
• limit the power of government
• rewrite the Constitution
• outline the responsibilities of Congress

What best describes Thomas Jefferson's belief about government and religion?

• religion should guide government policy
• religion and government should be separate
• taxes should pay for religious buildings
• only  members of a religion should be president

What is included in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights?

• the basic freedoms of all people
• the three branches of gov't
• the structure of the federal system
• the responsibilities of the president

How does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?

• it provides jobs for journalists
• it allows citizens to be informed
• it prevents politicians from giving opinions
• it requires newspapers to charge a low price

which of these would not be protected by the First Amendment?

• criticizing officials in an editorial
• debating controversial issues in class
• promoting ideas that are unpopular
• damaging property in a protest march

Which of these is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press?

• to tell the truth
• to print every day
• to write creatively
• to interview celebrities

Which of these guarantees that a group has the right to gather to protest a tax they deem unfair?

• the right to privacy
• the right to assemble
• the right to bear arms
• the right to worship freely

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• the right to own guns
• the right to pay taxes
• the right to public education
• the right to vote in elections