Bill of Rights Quiz

Grace, Adam, and Brayden are in a debate club at school. They are currently debating about the main purpose of the Bill of Rights. According to their debate, what is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To make amendments to the Constitution

• To define the roles of the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches

• To safeguard important freedoms and rights

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

Matthew, AJ, and Martin are debating the significance of the Bill of Rights in their civics class. Based on their conversation, why is the Bill of Rights crucial?

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

• To make amendments to the Constitution

• To outline the roles of the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches

• To safeguard essential freedoms and rights

Bain, Grace, and Latham are part of a history club where they have to present a skit on how the Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution. How should they portray it in their skit?

• By showing it granted freedom of speech and religion

• By showing it established the U.S. as a free nation

• By showing it got approval from at least nine out of the 13 states

• By showing it protected people's basic rights

During a school project, Ella, Mason, and Grace were creating a presentation on the First Amendment. According to their research, what rights does the First Amendment grant?

• All citizens due process and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury

• The right to bear arms

• Protection from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property

• Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest

During a school debate, Matthew argued that the Second Amendment grants a particular right. He used a real-world scenario where his neighbor, Ben, had to protect his home from a burglar. What right was Matthew referring to?

• Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest

• All citizens due process and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury

• The right to bear arms

• Protection from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property

While studying for their civics test, Kylan and Lillibeth come across a question about the Third Amendment. They decide to ask Aurora for help. What does the Third Amendment state?

• Soldiers cannot take over a home without the homeowner's permission

• Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest

• Protection from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property

• All citizens due process and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury

Brayden, Andrew, and Jacob are discussing their rights as citizens in their civics class. Brayden, who just got his driver's license, wonders, 'In what situation does the Fourth Amendment protect me?'

• It ensures all citizens due process and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury

• It prevents soldiers from taking over a home without the homeowner's permission

• It guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest

• It protects me from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of my car

Jasmine, Mason, and Brody are in a civics class discussing their rights as citizens. Mason brings up the topic of the Fifth Amendment. What is Mason referring to when he talks about the Fifth Amendment?

• He is referring to protection from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property

• He is referring to the rule that soldiers cannot take over a home without the homeowner's permission

• He is referring to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest

• He is referring to the Fifth Amendment which allows all citizens due process and states that a person cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime. They have the right to be silent.

Lillibeth, Latham, and Brody are preparing for a mock trial in their civics class. They are assigned to argue a case involving the Sixth Amendment. What rights does the Sixth Amendment guarantee to the accused in their case?

• Protection from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property

• Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest

• All citizens due process and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury

• Soldiers cannot take over a home without the homeowner's permission