Bill of Rights Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To grant powers to the states

• To protect individual liberties

• To establish the federal budget

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Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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The right to bear arms is found in which amendment?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

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Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

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The right to a speedy and public trial is guaranteed by which amendment?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

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Which amendment addresses the rights of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

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What does the Tenth Amendment state about the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution?

• They are given to the President.

• They are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

• They are held by the Supreme Court.

• They are undefined and can be claimed by federal agencies.

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Which amendment provides for the right of citizens to petition the government for a redress of grievances?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

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The prohibition against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment is found in which amendment?

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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Which amendment guarantees the freedom of the press?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

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