Quiz on the Bill of Rights

Explain why the Bill of Rights was created and why it is so important.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Bill of Rights?

• The Bill of Rights defines individual rights of citizens.

• New laws can be passed that do not follow the Bill of Rights.

• The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists wanted a list of protections added to the Constitution.

Read the scenario. The governor requires all residents to attend a state church. All other churches are closed down. Which amendment from the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

Read the scenario. A student wears a shirt to school with a campaign slogan printed on it. The principal suspends the student because they support a different candidate. Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

• the right to bear arms

Read the scenario: The city council is working to pass a new law that some people disagree with. A journalist writes an article criticizing the proposed law. The police arrest the journalist for writing the article. Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

• the right to bear arms

Read the scenario: A group of people believe a law is unfair. They organize a peaceful protest in front of city hall. A police officer tells them they cannot be there and arrests them. Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is most likely being violated?

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

• the right to bear arms

Read the scenario: The police arrest a citizen. They have enough evidence to be certain that they have the correct criminal. However, the citizen is allowed to defend their case in a trial. A jury listens to both sides. They will decide if the citizen is guilty or innocent. Which right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights is being protected? Why is that right important? Justify your thinking.

Read the scenario: Some journalists write opinion columns in a popular newspaper. They write about decisions made by people in the government. The journalists do not always support these decisions. They criticize government leaders. The newspaper publishes their opinions each week. Which of the following rights are being exercised? Select all that apply.

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

Which of the following rights are protected by the First Amendment? Select all that apply.

• right to fair trial

• right to assembly

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin