2.3 Bill of Rights

Which of the following is a right protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to privacy

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. What must law enforcement usually obtain before conducting a search?

• A letter of consent from the suspect

• A search warrant

• Permission from a neighbor

• A public vote of approval

Which amendment guarantees the right to due process of law?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

The right to peacefully assemble is protected under which amendment?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which of the following is NOT a protection or right guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of the press

• Right to petition the government

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

• The right to a public trial

• The right to bear arms

• Protection from search and seizure

• The right to vote

The right against self-incrimination, where one does not have to testify against oneself, is found in which amendment?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment?

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

The right to privacy, although not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, has been interpreted to be protected by the amendments. Which of the following amendments is most closely related to protecting privacy?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

Which amendment provides for the right to a lawyer if the accused cannot afford one?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment