Quiz on the United States Constitution

What are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

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

• The First Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The Third Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to petition the government

• The right to free exercise of religion

Which amendment prevents the government from placing troops in private homes?

• The First Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The Third Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment require for the government to search and seize property?

• A public announcement

• A warrant issued by a judge

• A citizen's consent

• A military order

Which amendment is famous for people saying "I'll take the Fifth"?

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Seventh Amendment

• The Eighth Amendment

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

• A speedy trial by a jury of one's peers

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Which amendment provides that civil cases also be tried by jury?

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Seventh Amendment

• The Eighth Amendment

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

• Quartering of soldiers in private homes

• Double jeopardy

Which amendment states that the list of rights described in the Constitution is not exhaustive?

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Ninth Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment