Bill of Rights Assessment

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What does the 2nd Amendment grant citizens the right to do?

• Vote in elections

• Bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Practice any religion

What is the significance of the 6th Amendment of the US Bill of Rights?

• It Guarantees:

  Right to a speedy, public trial with a jury, lawyer, and witness (criminal cases)

• It Guarantees:

  Right to no unreasonable searches/seizures.

• It Guarantees:

  Right to wear your hair any color you want.

• It Guarantees:

  Right to dance in Public.

What is the main purpose of the 3rd Amendment?

• To allow soldiers to live in private homes.

• To prevent the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers.

• To ensure soldiers have housing during peacetime.

• To allow soldiers to choose their housing.

Which group of people is directly protected by the 3rd Amendment?

• Soldiers

• Government officials

• Homeowners

• Foreign diplomats

Which Amendment details that Any power not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution belongs to the States and the people. (Federalism)

• 13 Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which of the following is a key concept of the 5th Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to remain silent.

• Right to a fair trial

Which of our early political parties lobbied for the addition of a "Bill of Rights," to be added to the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which of the following is an example of a violation of the 4th Amendment?

• Searching a house without a warrant

• Asking for identification

• Issuing a parking ticket

• Conducting a public survey

What is required for a search to be considered reasonable?

• A warrant or probable cause

• A friendly conversation

• A public announcement

• A newspaper article