The Bill of Rights

Who introduced the first 12 amendments, 10 of which became the Bill of Rights?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What is freedom of the press?

• All newspapers, journalists, and news shows are of no cost to the people.

• The government has its own news station with volunteer journalists.

• News must be printed on paper and given away.

• Newspapers, journalists, and news shows cannot be punished or censored.

According to the text on the Second Amendment “shall not be infringed” most likely means?

• The government should regulate this right.

• The government cannot make a law to violate this right.

• The government should limit the ability to create a militia.

• The government cannot protect the people from tyranny.

What does it mean to “quarter,” as used in the text?

• to split the bill

• Only four soldiers can live in a house.

• to live with, house, and feed

• Only four houses can be used

How many times can a person be tried for the same crime?

• only twice

• It depends on the crime.

• only once

• as many times as necessary

Whose rights are protected under the Sixth Amendment?

• those making the arrest

• those trying the accused in court

• those protecting the accused

• those accused of a crime

Which amendment says powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved for states?

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

The governor requires all residents to attend a state church. All other churches are closed down.

Which amendment from the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

A student wears a shirt to school with a campaign slogan printed on it. The principal suspends the student because they support a different candidate.

Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• the right to bear arms

• Freedom of Religion

• the right to assemble

• freedom of speech

A group of people believe a law is unfair. They organize a peaceful protest in front of city hall. A police officer tells them they cannot be there and arrests them.

Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

• the right to bear arms