Understanding the Bill of Rights

Which amendment prohibits Congress from making laws respecting an establishment of religion?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

The right to keep and bear Arms is protected by the ______.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which amendment states that no Soldier shall be quartered in any house without the consent of the Owner?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures is protected by the ______.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

The right to a speedy and public trial is guaranteed by the ______.

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

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

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

The prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments is found in the ______.

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment states that the enumeration of certain rights shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people?

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved to the States by the ______.

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 1st Amendment