Bill of Rights Quiz

Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Monroe

• James Madison

When did the Constitutional Convention start?

• July 1776

• May 1787

• September 1790

• April 1801

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

• Five

• Ten

• Fifteen

• Twelve

What does the First Amendment address?

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Freedom of religion

• Right to maintain a well-regulated militia

What does the Third Amendment prohibit?

• Right to remain silent

• Excessive fines and cruel punishment

• Housing of soldiers in times of peace

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

What does the Fourth Amendment deal with?

• Searches through personal property

• Soldiers in your home

• Rights in criminal cases

• Personal protection

What does the Fifth Amendment address?

• Rights in criminal cases

• Rights of the accused

• Treatment of criminals

• Rights in civil cases

What does the Sixth Amendment cover?

• Rights of the accused

• Treatment of criminals

• Rights in criminal cases

• Rights in civil cases

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

• Criminal cases

• Supreme Court cases

• Civil cases

• Appeal cases