Bill of Rights Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To list the powers of the government

• To outline the rights and freedoms of American citizens

• To establish the duties of the president

• To create laws for the states

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

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

The Second Amendment gives people the right to:

• A trial by jury

• Bear arms (own weapons)

• Freedom of religion

• Vote in elections

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment protects people from:

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Self-incrimination (being forced to testify against themselves)

• Quartering soldiers in their homes

• Excessive fines

Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

The Eighth Amendment prevents:

• Quartering of soldiers

• Excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment

• The right to a public trial

• Freedom of speech

Which amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution still belong to the people?

• Seventh Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• First Amendment

The Tenth Amendment states that powers not given to the federal government are:

• Given to the president

• Shared with other countries

• Reserved for the states or the people

• Decided by Congress

The Third Amendment prevents:

• Government censorship of the press

• The quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime

• Unreasonable searches

• Excessive fines and bail