The Constitution - The Bill of Rights

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 

The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be:

• tried for the same crime twice

• deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law

• forced to give evidence against himself or herself

• all of the answers are correct

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

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• English Bill of Rights

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 13

• 10

• 27

• 5

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

• True

• False