Quiz on the Bill of Rights

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Self-incrimination

• Quartering of soldiers

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

True or False: The Second Amendment is related to the right to bear arms.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

The Fifth Amendment includes protection against double jeopardy. What does this mean?

• Being tried twice for the same crime

• Being forced to testify against oneself

• Being searched without a warrant

• Being punished without a trial

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Match the amendment with its protection:

• Freedom of speech

• Protection against unreasonable searches

• Prohibition of excessive bail and fines

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which amendment addresses the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution?

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

True or False: The Third Amendment allows the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without the owner's consent.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which amendment provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main focus of the Tenth Amendment?

• Limiting the powers of the federal government

• Protecting freedom of speech

• Ensuring the right to bear arms

• Prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5