U.S. Constitution and BILL of RIGHTS Quiz

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

The Second Amendment protects the right to:

• Due process

• Free speech

• Bear arms

• A fair trial

Which amendment prevents the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent?

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment protects against:

• Double jeopardy

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive bail

What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Protection from self-incrimination

• Right to bear arms

• Protection from quartering soldiers

The Sixth Amendment guarantees which of the following rights?

• Right to a speedy and public trial

• Right to freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Protection from unreasonable searches

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

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the United States to:

• The federal government

• The people or the states

• The President

• Congress

Which document established the first government of the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

What principle is the idea that government power is divided between the national government and the states?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty