Bill of Rights and Constitution Quiz

What does the First Amendment protect?

• Freedom of driving and voting

• Freedom of privacy and property

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

• Freedom of shopping and traveling

What rights does the second Amendment give?

• The right to own weapons in order to protect your property

• The the right to refuse soldiers entry into your home

• The right to refuse service to people for any reason

• The right to a lawyer

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitutional Amendments

• Bill of Rights

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

• executive, legislative, and judicial

• military, economic, and social

• federal, state, and local

• presidential, congressional, and judicial

Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What is the role of the legislative branch?

• Enforcing laws, interpreting the Constitution, and appointing judges.

• Making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the executive branch.

• Implementing policies, collecting taxes, and regulating trade.

• Managing foreign relations, declaring war, and negotiating treaties.

What is the significance of freedom of speech in the First Amendment?

• To protect the right of individuals to express their opinions and ideas without government interference or censorship.

• To promote government interference in speech

• To encourage censorship of ideas and opinions

• To limit the freedom of individuals to express their opinions

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

Which Founding Father is known for his role in drafting the U.S. Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison