The Bill of Rights Protect Our Freedoms

When was the US Constitution ratified?

• 1920

• 1791

• 1787

• 1865

Who wrote the 12 amendments that were presented to Congress?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

How many amendments were approved in 1791 to become the Bill of Rights?

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 27

What does the 1st amendment protect?

• Bans harsh punishment

• Right to a fair and legal trial

• Freedom of religion, speech, and the press

• Right to bear arms

Which amendment bans harsh punishment and unreasonable bail or fines?

• 8th

• 5th

• 10th

• 4th

What does the 19th amendment allow?

• Abolish slavery

• Women to vote

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

When is Bill of Rights Day celebrated?

• November 11

• September 17

• December 15

• July 4

How many amendments have been approved so far?

• 10

• 11,000

• 27

• 100

What happened to North Carolina's copy of the Bill of Rights?

• It was destroyed in a fire

• It was stolen by a Union soldier

• It was lost at sea

• It was hidden for safekeeping

Which amendment states that any right not given to the federal government is given to the people or the states?

• 5th

• 7th

• 9th

• 10th