Bill of Rights

Which amendment states "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."?

• Sixth amendment

• Third amendement

• Eight amendement

• Fifth amendment

Which of the following rights is NOT protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution primarily addresses which of the following principles?

• The right to free speech

• The powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states

• The abolition of slavery

• The right to a speedy trial

A soldier knocks on my door and wants to stay in my house. What amendment can I use to tell them no?

• 8

• 10

• 3

• 5

The Seventh Amendment states:

• In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

• In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

• The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

• The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

What is the primary purpose of the Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• To ensure that rights not specifically listed in the Constitution are still protected

• To provide for the right to a fair trial

• To establish the separation of church and state

• To grant the right to bear arms

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." What amendment is this?

• Sixth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

A _____________, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

• well-maintained militia

• well-regulated state

• well-regulated militia

• well-regarded congress

The Sixth Amendment says that:

• the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial

• No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house,

• The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

• Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from which of the following?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive bail and fines

• Being forced to testify against themselves

• Unreasonable searches and seizures