Bill of Rights Quizizz

Which amendment states that "powers not given to the federal government belong to the states"?

• 10th

• 2nd

• 5th

• 9th

Which amendment gives Americans the right to own a weapon?

• 4th

• 7th

• 11th

• 2nd

Which amendment gives American citizens the right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer if needed?

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

• Right to an education

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of press

• Right to privacy 

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

• the neighbors sign a petition.

• a judge issues a warrant.

• the chief of police gives permission.

• the have a written note from your mother. 

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

• reasonable bail

• jail terms

• reasonable fines

• cruel punishments

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 13

• 10

• 27

• 5

The government ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. Which amendment did was violated?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 5th

• 3rd

Lin is a Buddhist. He just moved to a new town in Iowa that has banned all religions. The sheriff has threatened to arrest him if he didn’t take an oath against his religion. Which amendment has the sheriff violated? 

• 1st

• 3rd

• 5th

• 7th

Bob wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of his letter, Bob was arrested and placed in jail. Which amendment was violated?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 8th

• 1st

Answer explanation

Bob has freedom of speech, according to the 1st Amendment.