Bill of Rights - U.S. Constitution

Which amendment gives Americans the right to own a weapon?

• 7th

• 8th

• 2nd

• 4th

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

The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be

• 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

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

• judge issues a warrant

• police ask to come in

• the neighbor gives permission

• People sign a petition

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

• reasonable bail

• reasonable fines

• jail terms

• cruel punishments

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

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• British Law

• US Constitution

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 8

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

• true

• false