Bill of Rights Quiz

What is the function of the Bill of Rights?

• Argues for the existence of natural rights for all people

• Describes the universal natural rights of human beings

• Identifies individual rights that government must respect

• Explains individual rights that government grants to citizens

Which of the following describes the Bill of Rights?

• First ten amendments to the Constitution

• First ten amendments to the Articles of Confederation

• Freedoms of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion

• Free expression, due process, and rule of law

What do the first ten amendments to the Constitution have in common?

• Protect the individual safety of government officials

• Safeguard the individual rights of the people

• Limit what cases federal courts can hear

• Ensure that all laws respect rights

Which freedom, safeguarded by the Bill of Rights, is a form of expression?

• Right to a jury trial

• Security of property

• Right to assembly

• Security of person

Which of the following phrases defines 'freedom of the press'?

• Right to worship in the religion of one's personal choice

• Right to make requests of or complain to government

• Right to print or broadcast ideas, news, and opinions

• Right to gather with friends, family, and co-workers

How does the Bill of Rights safeguard your freedom?

• It restricts Congress from making certain types of laws.

• It empowers Congress to decide which rights to protect.

• It lists every possible individual right that a person could claim.

• It requires federal courts to accept any case of possible rights violation.

How does the U.S. Constitution limit individual rights?

• Congress can limit certain actions when it is beneficial to the public good.

• The president can use executive privilege to shut down any opposition.

• Congress can limit what is shown on television if it is against the government.

• The state governments can restrict all actions of citizens in cases of emergency.

Which of the following would be a reason for the courts to limit a person's rights?

• It demonstrates the extent of judicial power.

• The person has waived their individual rights.

• It protects and promotes the common good.

• The public would be considered a danger to the person.

How has the process of incorporation of U.S. Supreme Court rulings affected individual rights?

• It has increased protection for rights by limiting state governments' powers.

• It has increased protection for rights by expanding state governments' powers.

• It has limited rights because of restrictions applied to state governments.

• It has limited rights because of greater powers granted to state governments.

Which of the following scenarios would be protected under freedom of speech?

• A celebrity criticizes the president on social media.

• A person is arrested for threatening another person.

• A teacher talks about their religious views to students.

• A young adult yells 'Fire!' in a theater when there is no fire.