BPS - The Bill of Rights (in general)

What was the inspiration for the first 4 amendments?

• British rule of the American colonies

• slavery

• the Roman Republic

• the European Enlightenment

• The English Bill of Rights

It's best to think of the freedoms given by the Bill of Rights as...

• unlimited. If they are stated, there is no limit to how we can use them.

• available as long as they don't interfere with the rights of others.

• only accessible to certain groups of people.

• available in any setting (school, work, etc.)

What two groups debated the inclusion of the Bill of Rights before ratifying the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Democratic-Republicans

• Anti-Federalists

• Continentals

The Bill of Rights are...

• the first 10 amendments, or changes, to the Constitution.

• the first 12 amendments, or changes, to the Constitution

• the only 10 amendments, or changes, to the Constitution.

• all 27 amendments, or changes, to the Constitution.

The 5th amendment protects your rights when you are...

• on trial.

• accused of a crime.

• in your home.

• in a public space.

The 6th amendment protects your rights when you are...

• on trial.

• accused of a crime.

• in your home.

• in a public space.

Which right does the 9th amendment allow for?

• the right to sue

• freedom of religion

• the right to drive

• freedom from excessive punishment

• rights given to the states

Which amendment is mostly irrelevant today?

• 2

• 3

• 7

• 9

• 10

Which of the following amendments does NOT involve fierce debates today?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 10

• 7

When was the Bill of Rights ratified?

• 1776

• 1791

• 1861

• 1891

• 1991