Bill of Rights Review

What are the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution called?

• Article I

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble.

Which of the following rights are not protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom from Search and Seizure

• Freedom to Petition the Government

Answer explanation

The 4th Amendment protects from searches and seizures without a warrant.

In 1788, Patrick Henry, an Anti-Federalist, argued that the U.S. Constitution should include laws guaranteeing certain rights for all Americans. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the Constitution in 1791, addressed several of Patrick Henry's concerns. Which quote from Patrick Henry is addressed by the 4th Amendment?

• "A Bill of Rights may be summed up in a few words. What do they tell us?- That our rights are reserved."

• "But when we come to punishments, no latitude ought to be left, nor dependence put on the virtue of representatives."

• "They may, unless the general government be restrained by a bill of rights or some similar restriction, go into your cellars and rooms, and search, ransack, and measure everything you eat, drink and wear. They ought to be restrained within proper bounds."

In 1788, Patrick Henry, an Anti-Federalist, argued that the U.S. Constitution should include laws guaranteeing certain rights for all Americans. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the Constitution in 1791, addressed several of Patrick Henry's concerns. Which quote from Patrick Henry is addressed by the 6th Amendment?

• "A bill of rights may be summed up in a few words. What do they tell us?- That our rights are reserved."

• "But when we come to punishments, no latitude ought to be left, nor dependence put on the virtue of representatives."

• "They may, unless the general government be restrained by a bill of rights or some similar restriction, go into your cellars and rooms, and search, ransack, and measure everything you eat, drink, and wear. They ought to be restrained within proper bounds."

Answer explanation

The 6th Amendment has 8 rights of the accused.

In 1788, Patrick Henry, an Anti-Federalist, argued that the U.S. Constitution should include laws guaranteeing certain rights for all Americans. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the Constitution in 1791, addressed several of Patrick Henry's concerns. Which quote from Patrick Henry is addressed by the 10th Amendment?

• "A bill of rights may be summed up in a few words. What do they tell us?- That our rights are reserved."

• "But when we come to punishments, no latitude ought to be left, nor dependence put on the virtue of representatives."

• "They may, unless the general government be restrained by a bill of rights or some similar restriction, go into your cellars and rooms, and search, ransack, and measure everything you eat, drink, and wear. They ought to be restrained within proper bounds."

Answer explanation

Any right not delegated to federal government, is reserved (kept) by the states.

Select one way the Bill of Rights provides protection for individuals accused of a crime.

• It establishes the right to bear arms.

• It establishes the right to freedom of religion.

• It establishes protection against self-incrimination.

• It establishes protection against prosecution in other countries.

Answer explanation

The 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Amendments protect the rights of the accused.

The 8th Amendment specifically, establishes protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

An excerpt from the Bill of Rights is shown.

Amendment 3: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner prescribed by law.

What was the effect of this amendment?

• The protection of individual rights.

• The establishment of a standing army.

• The outlawing of mandatory military service.

• The strengthening of state and local governments.

Answer explanation

The power of the Federal government was limited in the 3rd Amendment.

An excerpt from the Bill of Rights is shown.

Amendment 3: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner prescribed by law.

The 3rd Amendment protects individual homeowner rights by....

• ...expanding the role of citizens in government.

• ...formalizing the federal system of government.

• ...defining the separation of powers in government.

• ...placing limits on the power of the federal government.

The 9th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is shown:

The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [take away] others retained by the people.

How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution.

• It ensured that only state governments would be able to grant rights to citizens.

• It ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated.

• It ensured that the federal government would have more power than state governments.

• It ensured that a proper balance of power among the theree branches of government would be established.

The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution was drafted in response to the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalist over the powers of the national government. The 6th Amendment is shown in the image for this question.

Which issue is addressed by the 6th Amendment?

• Powers of taxation.

• Rights of the accused.

• Protection of property.

• Protection from torture.

Answer explanation

The 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Amendments protect the rights of the accused.