Amendments Quiz

Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial by a jury of one's peers and the right to legal representation?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which amendment prevents the government from unreasonable search and seizure of property?

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which amendment protects citizens' right to bear arms?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment gives people the right to choose not to testify in court if they feel their testimony will incriminate themselves?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

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

• 3rd Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

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

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

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

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments?

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

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

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which amendment gives all powers not specifically given to the federal government to the states or the people?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment