Amending the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Which of the following statements best describes how the First Amendment affects religion in the US?

• The government has an official religion.

• There can be no religion in the US.

• Religion cannot be a dictated religion.

• Federal and State employees cannot have a religion.

Use the quotation to answer the question.

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people" - excerpt from the US Constitution, Amendment IX

Which statement most accurately explains the significance of the excerpt?

• Even though, the Constitution only grants certain rights, other rights shall not be denied.

• Congress must approve any rights not listed in the Constitution before they are granted to the people.

• People have only the rights granted in the Constitution.

• People have only the rights granted in the 9th amendment.

Rights such as those in the First Amendment fulfill which purpose of government?

• To help people cooperate.

• To limit rights of individuals.

• To provide services

• To guarantee freedoms.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To explain the procedure for amending the Constitution.

• To inspire governments and other nations.

• To guarantee freedomms that belong to every citizen.

• To limit the rights of individual citizens.

Which amendment to the Constitution might the U.S. Supreme Court have relied on when it struck down the death penalty for minors?

• 1st amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, but there are some limits to free-speech rights. 

Why are some forms of speech not protected?

• Because others could be physically harmed by them

• Because they are expressed in writing.

• Because they criticize the government

• Because they support different religious views.

How does the Fifth Amendment protect an individual’s right to own property?

• By preventing the government from taking private property without fair payment

• By guaranteeing every citizen the right to apply for a home loan.

• By preventing a police search of private property without a warrant.

• By prohibiting the quartering fo soliders without permission.

What First Amendment right are the people in this photograph expressing?

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of assembly

• Right to privacy

Use the quotation to answer the question.

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. ”

—excerpt from the U.S. Constitution

Which amendment is this quotation from?

• 1st amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 10th Amendment