U.S. Constitution Amendments Quiz

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and press?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 9

What does the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allow individuals to do?

• Quarter soldiers in their homes

• Bear arms for protection

• Avoid unreasonable searches and seizures

• Receive a fair trial

The Third Amendment protects citizens from which of the following?

• Cruel and unusual punishments

• Having soldiers quartered in their homes without consent

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Loss of the right to a fair trial

What is required for the police to conduct a search of your property according to the Fourth Amendment?

• A disagreement with someone

• A good reason and a judge's agreement

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a jury trial

The Fifth Amendment provides which right to individuals accused of a crime?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a jury trial in civil cases

• The right to avoid self-incrimination

• The right to practice any religion

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee to a person accused of a crime?

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishments

• The right to a trial by jury and to have a lawyer

• The right to bear arms

• The right to freedom of speech

The Seventh Amendment is related to which type of legal cases?

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• Unreasonable searches

• Quartering of soldiers

What does the Eighth Amendment protect individuals from?

• Loss of other rights not listed in the Constitution

• Harsh punishments disproportionate to the crime

• Being forced to quarter soldiers

• Government searches without a warrant

Which amendment implies that the people have rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 9

• Amendment 10

The Tenth Amendment addresses the distribution of power between which of the following?

• The federal and state governments

• The executive and legislative branches

• The accused and the accuser in a criminal trial

• The government and the press