Bill of Rights

Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• James Madison

When did the Constitutional Convention start?

• September 1790

• May 1787

• April 1801

• July 1776

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

• Fifteen

• Twenty

• Ten

• Five

What does the First Amendment address?

• Right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of speech and religion

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• Right to privacy

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

• Right to a fair trial

What does the Third Amendment prohibit?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive fines

• Housing of soldiers in times of peace

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

What does the Fourth Amendment address?

• Right to maintain a militia

• Right to bear arms

• Soldiers in your home

• Personal property and searches

What does the Fifth Amendment deal with? (select all that apply)

• Requirement to be indicted by a grand jury for felony offenses

• Right against self incrimination

• Protection against double jeopardy (twice being tried for the same offense IF you have once been found not guilty

• Due process of law

• Private property can't be taken without just compensation

What does the Sixth Amendment cover?

• Treatment of criminals

• Rights in criminal cases

• Rights in civil cases

• Powers of the states and the people

What type of cases are generally brought by private individuals or corporations?

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• Appeal cases

• Supreme Court cases