Bill of Rights Quiz

Which of the following would NOT be protected by the First Amendment?

• criticizing government officials on a television show

• a teacher encouraging students to pray in a public school

The Second Amendment protects citizens’ right to . . .

• a public and speedy trial.

• religious freedom.

• own weapons

The Ninth Amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution . . .

• are not very important.

• are still guaranteed to the people

The Bill of Rights is part of the . . .

• Proclamation of 1763

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States.

The 5th Amendment reminds people who have been arrested for a crime that they have the right to . . .

• not be tried for same exact crime twice

• remain silent and not answer any questions

• all of the above

 The Fourth Amendment protects people and their property from

• unreasonable searches or seizures

• double jeopardy.

The Seventh Amendment protects people’s right to jury trial in civil cases.  Civil cases are when . .

• a crime requires the death penalty as punishment

• a dispute (argument) over money or property has occurred

• all of the above

This drawing shows people exercising their First Amendment right to _____.

• practice your own religion

• bear arms

• assemble

This drawing reminds us that the Eighth Amendment bans __________________.

• excessive fines

• double jeopardy

• Cruel and unusual punishments

As this drawing suggests, the Third Amendment says a person cannot be forced to . . .

• pay taxes to support an army.

• keep and bear arms.

• quarter soldiers at home.