Bill of Rights Quiz

When was the United States Constitution officially adopted?

• 1789

• 1889

• 1776

• 1792

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Congress, Senate, House of Representatives

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• President, Vice President, Supreme Court

• White House, Capitol, Supreme Court

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the U.S. as a free nation

• To define the roles of the three branches of government

• To protect important freedoms and rights

• To make changes to the Constitution

Which Amendment grants freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Which Amendment grants the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Which Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Which Amendment allows all citizens due process?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which Amendment provides a speedy and public trial by jury?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which Amendment prevents those accused of suffering cruel and unusual punishment?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which Amendment states that no one's Constitutional rights should be used to infringe upon the rights of another citizen?

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Eleventh Amendment

• Twelfth Amendment