Bill of Rights

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

• 10th

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

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

• 6th

• 8th

• 1st

• 2nd

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

• right to privacy

• freedom of press

• right to vote

• freedom of marriage

Which of rights are part of the 5th Amendment?

• tried for the same crime twice

• forced to give evidence against himself or herself

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

• All the above

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

• reasonable bail

• reasonable fines

• jail terms

• cruel and unusual punishments

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 8

The government ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Jane 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?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy & public trial; call witnesses; right to have a lawyer?

• 10th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 1st Amendment