The Bill of Rights Quiz

When were the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, ratified?

• March 4, 1789

• December 15, 1791

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

Which historical document influenced the Bill of Rights by protecting subjects against royal abuses of power?

• The Petition of Right

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

Who was the principal architect of Virginia's Declaration of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• George Mason

• James Madison

Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Quartering of soldiers

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Self-incrimination

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Quartering of soldiers

• Excessive bail and fines

• Self-incrimination

Which amendment states that powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the States or the people?

• Twelfth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Eleventh Amendment

Who played a significant role in drafting the Bill of Rights?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, press, and religion?

• Fourth Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment