Bill of Rights

The bill of Rights states the government cannot take away your civil liberties.

• true

• false

Which statement best defines the right to "petition the government?"

• To pray in front of a government building

• To write a letter of complaint, get signatures and present the letter to elected officials

• To have a demonstration in front of a government building

• To publish an article critical of the president, Congress or Supreme Court

Which of the following Amendments guarantees the right of free expression?

• The First

• The Second

• The Third

• the FIfth

Which of the following is not guaranteed under the First Amendment?

• publishing what you think

• Praying freely

• protesting a new law

• getting a driver's license

Answer explanation

Surprisingly, driving is a privilege given by the State government, not a right!

Check all the freedoms that are guaranteed under the First Amendment:

• speech

• trial by jury

• religion

• to assemble

• to petition

Answer explanation

The First Amendent has the basic rights of free expression.

The right to "remain silent" is found in the ....

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fifteenth Amendment

From the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of (a)   "

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Quartering of soldiers

• Double jeopardy

• Cruel and unusual punishment

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment