Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution

• A list of grievances against the British monarchy

• A declaration of independence from Britain

• A treaty between the United States and France

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

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Self-incrimination

• Double jeopardy

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

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

The Eighth Amendment prohibits which of the following?

• Freedom of the press

• Quartering of soldiers

• Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

• Right to bear arms

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

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Tenth Amendment state about powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution?

• They are reserved to the federal government

• They are reserved to the states or the people

• They are abolished

• They are given to the President

The Third Amendment addresses the quartering of soldiers. What does it prohibit?

• Soldiers being quartered in private homes without the owner's consent

• Soldiers being quartered in public buildings

• Soldiers being quartered in military bases

• Soldiers being quartered in foreign countries

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

• Fourth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment