U.S. Constitutional Amendments Quiz

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

Forming and joining clubs, political parties, and meeting in large groups are part of our freedom of _______.

• petition

• speech

• assembly

• the press

Lectures, Internet web sites, and radio/TV broadcasts are covered by the guarantee of freedom of ___________.

• religion

• petition

• speech

• assembly

A sentence of life in prison for stealing a Snickers candy bar is an example of what?

• Due process

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Double jeopardy

• Eminent domain

This amendment guarantees an accused person the right like no double jeopardy and due process. (Hint: “I plead the ___th”)

• 3rd amendment

• 5th amendment

• 9th amendment

The residents of Fall Creek who attend a Lutheran Church can have their taxes doubled compared to everyone else.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only if they agree

Congress can pass a law that orders all U.S. citizens to shelter American soldiers.

• True

• False

• Only during wartime

• Only with consent

Billy was arrested for shoplifting and he can be held in jail for 2 years before his trial.

• True

• False

• Only if he pleads guilty

• Only if he has a lawyer

The police can legally pull over the driver of a car who is driving without any brake lights.

• True

• False

• Only if it's nighttime

• Only if the driver is speeding

If a person is arrested for a crime they have the right to an attorney/lawyer.

• True

• False

• Only if they can afford one

• Only if they are guilty