Bill of Rights Test Review

Why did Anti-Federalists worry about the Constitution?

• They believed that it still didn’t give the government enough power to run the country.
• They believed that it wouldn’t be voted on by the states.
• They believed that it gave the national government too much power.
• They believed that it left the individual states with too much power

Which person was responsible for writing most of the Bill of Rights?

• George Washington
• Patrick Henry
• John Adams
• James Madison

There are five freedoms that are guaranteed by the first Amendment. Mark ALL freedoms from the first Amendment

• Speech

• Press

• Assemble

• Petition the Government

• Religion

What are TWO rules that the government has to follow when it comes to religion?

• Cannot create an official religion for the country

• Cannot collect taxes from religious institutions

• Must make a new religion every year

• Has to deport Jewish and Muslim citizens

What are two limits to freedom of speech?

• You can tell lies whenever you want

• Cannot create a public danger

• cannot tell government secrets

• You can tell people to break the law

What is a limit on the freedom of assembly/protest?

• They have to be approved by the government.
• They have to only meet during hours of daylight.
• They cannot meet within 50 meters of a government building.
• They have to remain peaceful.

What right does the 2nd Amendment give to people?

• house soldiers in your home

• bear arms

• protection from double jeopardy

• Miranda rights

What does the 3rd Amendment stop the government from doing?

• Housing soldiers in people’s homes
• Charging people excessive bail
• Raising taxes on ordinary Americans
• Punishing unpopular speech

What do the police need to search a person?

• probable cause
• nothing
• a court order
• permission

What do the police need to search a building?

• a court order

• a ticket

• a witness

• a warrant