Constitution Hall Pass

Who is referred to as the father of the Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects our freedom of expression and the free exercise of religion?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights deal with?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to a fair trial

Which amendments protect our privacy at home, on the move, and in the courtroom?

• First, Second, and Third Amendments

• Second, Third, and Fourth Amendments

• Third, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments

• Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments

What did the Declaration of Independence state about individual rights?

• Individual rights are granted by the government

• Individual rights are inherent in all people

• Individual rights can be taken away by kings or sovereigns

• Individual rights are only for American citizens

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To protect individual rights

• To form a treaty of friendship among states

• To declare independence from Great Britain

Why did the American colonists fight in the Revolutionary War?

• To protect individual rights

• To establish a monarchy

• To gain independence from Great Britain

• To impose more taxes on the colonies

What role did the state ratifying conventions play in the creation of the Bill of Rights?

• They proposed amendments to the Constitution

• They elected James Madison as a representative

• They debated the powers granted to the new government

• They ratified the Constitution

How many amendments were proposed by the ratifying conventions?

• 10

• 12

• 17

• 19

When did the Bill of Rights officially become a part of the supreme law of the land?

• September 17, 1787

• June 21, 1788

• December 15, 1791

• September 25, 1789