Bill of Rights Quiz

The introduction to the Constitution is the

• Preamble
• Conclusion
• Prefix
• Tranquility Clause

Federalism is

• each branch checking another branch of government
• shared powers between state and federal government
• freeing individual slaves
• the first ten amendments to the Constitution

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

• 10

• 27

• 3

• 7

How many branches of government does the U.S. have?

• three
• 7
• 10
• 13

To ensure that one branch does not have too much power, the U.S. uses

• Separation of Powers
• The Supreme Court
• The Checks and Balances system
• The Great Compromis

Which amendment gives you the right to not testify against yourself in court?

• 5th

• 1st

• 2nd

• 8th

Which amendment protects freedom of the press?

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 1st

• 5th

An amendment can be proposed by 2/3 Congress vote.

• True

• False

The two steps of the amendment process are "proposal" and "recommendation."

• True

• False

Which amendment protects citizens in civil cases?

• 9th

• 1st

• 3rd

• 7th