Bill of Rights Review/quiz

Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is _________________.

• the purpose of the 1st amendment
• the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
• the purpose of the 10th amendment  
• the purpose of the Bill of Rights

What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?

• no illegal search and seizure
• the right for cops to come into your house unnannounced
• no illegal gambling in your house
• no illegal cruel and unusual punishments

Which of the following is an example of the 1st amendment in real life?

• Turning away soldiers who try to live in your home during a time of war.
• Having a trial with a jury
• Reading a newspaper article which presents two sides of a issue
• Protesting an issue with violent behavior

What does the word "amend" mean?

• add to
• change
• make better
• make worse

Can the US Constitution be changed?

• Yes
• No

The First 10 Amendments are referred to as

• The Super 10
• The Bill of Rights
• Rights and Responsibilities
• People's Rights

What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just long as you are not  threatening safety of anyone?

• Press
• Petition
• Assembly
• Speech

Offices usually need a _______ to search you or your property

• Baton
• Firearm
• Warrant
• Bible

Which document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• ISTEP

You are in the security line at the airport.

The transportation safety agent requires

you to take off your coat, take off your

shoes, and empty your pockets. The agent

also completes a pat-down search.

Which right is involved in this situation?

• Amendment 4: Unreasonable search and seizure

• Amendment 1: Freedom of speech

• Amendment: 5: Right to a trial in court