Bill of Rights Quiz

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• British Law

• US Constitution

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 8

Your right to remain silent (self-incrimination); no double jeopardy; eminent domain; due process

• 5th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

Five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition.

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

• reasonable bail

• reasonable fines

• jail terms

• cruel punishments

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

• judge issues a warrant

• police ask to come in

• the neighbor gives permission

• People sign a petition

Insisted that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which of these types of rights is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

• Individual Freedoms

• Voting

  Rights

• Rights of the

  Accused

• Limits on the

  Government

Which statement explains how the First Amendment has affected these groups?

• A. These groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs.

• B. These groups are allowed to join together to form a national religion.

• C. These groups are prevented from having worship services in public places.

• D. These groups are prevented from establishing religious schools

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• A. To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

• B. To prevent conflicts between state and local governments

• C. To limit the authority of the federal government

• D. To increase the participation of citizens in state government