Quiz on the Constitution and Bill of Rights

The Constitution was ratified by the states in (a)   .

• 1789
• 1776
• 1791
• 1800

Match the following individuals with their contributions to the U.S. Constitution.

• Authored the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Jefferson

• Introduced the 12 possible amendments to the Constitution

• George Washington

• Second President of the United States

• John Adams

• First President of the United States

• James Madison

How many of the proposed amendments became the 'Bill of Rights'?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

What happens when a law is 'struck down' by the Supreme Court?

• The law is no longer in effect.

• The law is still valid.

• The law is rewritten.

• The law is sent to Congress.

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• Ensuring liberty and freedom for its citizens

• Building the largest army

• Creating the best economy

• Developing new technologies

Which right is protected by the First Amendment?

• Right to remain silent

• Right to free speech

• Right to vote

• Right to bear arms

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to vote

• Right to privacy

What must the government provide according to the Sixth Amendment if the accused cannot afford one?

• A lawyer

• A weapon

• A house

• A job

What is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment?

• Excessive bail and fines

• Freedom of religion

• Right to vote

• Freedom of the press

Which amendment addresses the grievance of "quartering large bodies of armed troops"?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment