Bill of Rights Governments Quiz

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 27

• 9

• 15

• 10

What is the main concept that most citizens derive from the eighth amendment?

• freedom of the press

• freedom of censorship

• no cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail

• no excessive bail or double-jeopardy

What is one right that is guaranteed in the first amendment?

• all rights not expressed are reserved to the states

• right to peacefully assemble

• right to possess a fire arm

• right to a speedy civil trial

The rights and powers granted in the tenth amendment can best be described as?

• bipartisanship

• gerrymandering

• polling

• federalism

How many rights are granted in the first amendment?

• 6

• 1

• 5

• 3

Which of the following is not a right granted in the first amendment?

• freedom of the press

• freedom to petition government

• freedom of reporters to protect their confidential sources

• freedom of religion

Due to issues following the French and Indian War, the founding fathers determined that soldiers could not be quartered in persons home. This is reflected in what amendment?

• 3rd amendment

• 7th amendment

• 5th amendment

• 9th amendment

In the fourth amendment, citizens are protected from what?

• cruel and unusual punishment

• being forced to quarter soldiers

• search without a warrant

• waiting an excessive amount of time for a trial

Under the fourth amendment, what can the government seize legally with a warrant?

• you

• your rights

• your income

• your occupation

What type of trial is addressed in the sixth amendment?

• civil trial

• criminal trial

• international trial

• divorce trial