Forming a New Nation

Which of the following three sentences best explain why the Founding Fathers may have had last minute thoughts about the Constitution?

• It was pointed out that they had not included a Bill of Rights which spelled out the rights of individuals.

• There was no mention of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, trial by jury and all those rights they cherished

• Many states had listed a Bill of Rights in their state constitutions and wanted to make sure they were included in the nation's constitution.

• People shared the feeling that a change was necessary.

Which three of the following freedoms are protected in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of speech

• freedom of religion

• freedom of piracy

• the right to bear arms

What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights

When the delegates presented the new Constitution to their home states, Patrick Henry was

• a: excited

• b: angry

• c: bored

• d: happy

The right of citizens to own and use guns is which amendment?

• a: the third amendment

• b: the fifth amendment

• c: the seventh amendment

• d: the second amendment

What is the Eighth Amendment?

• a: guarantees citizens the right to a lawyer and a fair trial if accused of a crime

• b: guarantees that a jury can decide civil court cases

• c: guarantees that the government can't make its citizens pay unreasonable amounts of money in fines for breaking the law

• d: explains that not all rights are listed word for word in the Constitution

Which of the following is a fact about the freedom of speech?

• a: Freedom of speech is the most important right.

• b: Freedom of speech is the least important right.

• c: Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

• d: Freedom of speech is a powerful tool and is the key to the creation of modern day journalism.

What is the importance of freedom of speech and freedom of the press?

• a: It allowed the Founding Fathers to speak their minds and publish articles to defend their beliefs.

• b: It allowed the Founding Fathers to practice any religion they chose

• c: It allowed the Founding Fathers to own firearms.

• d: It allowed the Founding Fathers to create new homes.

Which of the following ideas came from the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• a: freedom of speech

• b: freedom of the press

• c: freedom to riot

• d: freedom to petition the government

Which of the following First Amendment rights relates to having the government hear your voice and meeting with others to voice your opinions? Select three answers.

• a: freedom of religion

• b: freedom of assembly

• c: freedom of speech

• d: the right to petition