Bill of Rights Video Recap

What is the main difference between a right and a privilege?

• Rights are temporary, privileges are permanent

• Rights are guaranteed freedoms, privileges are not guaranteed

• Rights depend on age, privileges depend on income

• Rights only apply to adults, privileges apply to everyone

When was the United States Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

• 1788

Who introduced the Bill of Rights to the United States Congress?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of privacy

What is the purpose of the Second Amendment?

• Right to free education

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free healthcare

• Right to private property

What is the main focus of the Third Amendment?

• Freedom of assembly

• Right to free speech

• Protection against unlawful searches

• Protection against quartering of soldiers

What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?

• Right to bear arms

• Right to remain silent

• Right to free education

• Right to speedy trial

According to the Ninth Amendment, what happens to rights not listed in the Constitution?

• They are automatically granted to citizens

• They are not considered rights

What does the Eighth Amendment protect people from?

• Unreasonable punishment

• Unlawful search and seizure

• Illegal entry by soldiers

• Unfair trials

Which amendment gives power to the states or the people if not found in the Constitution?

• First Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment