The Bill of Rights

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke

The Bill of Rights is part of which document?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Gettysburg Address

Why is the First Amendment first in the Bill of Rights?

• It has more rights in it than other amendments.

• It protects all other rights from being taken away.

• The five rights listed were considered the most important by the Founding Fathers.

• James Madison was very fond of the freedom of speech.

Which of the following is NOT a right protected in the First Amendment?

• Speech

• Travel

• Religion

• Press

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• The right to petition the government.

• The right to not quarter soldiers in your home.

• The right to a jury trial.

• The right to bear arms.

What does the Third Amendment prevent?

• The right to bear arms.

• The right to be free from illegal searches by the government.

• The right to be free from the quartering (housing) of soldiers.

• The right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment.

Which amendment requires the government to present a warrant before they can search your property?

• The Third Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

Which amendment allows a citizen the right to remain silent when being questioned or having to testify?

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Seventh Amendment

Which amendment guarantees a citizen a fair and speedy jury trial if accused of a felony?

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Seventh Amendment

• The Eighth Amendment

Together, which two amendments make up the Miranda Warnings?

• First and Fourth

• Third and Fifth

• Fourth and Fifth

• Fifth and Sixth