Bill of Rights

Who wrote the document that partly influenced James Madison's amendments?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Benjamin Franklin

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution are called the Billof Rights.

• true

• false

Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?

• telling lies about someone

• criticizing the government

• remaining silent when arrested

• provoking a riot

If freedom of assembly were not a protected right, American citizens would be unable to

• join political groups

• give public speeches filled with lies about the president.

• trust newspapers to print the truth about their leaders.

• write letters criticizing government policies.

First Amendment freedoms are

• unlimited in the United States.

• only for people who are registered voters.

• civil liberties given to every American citizen.

• shared by people all over the world.

The First Amendment protects 5 basic freedoms

• true

• false

Freedom of Religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition are all protected by the First Amendment.

• true

• false

Which document is considered the precursor to the Bill of Rights?

• A) Magna Carta

• B) Declaration of Independence

• C) Articles of Confederation

• D) Mayflower Compact

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to bear arms?

• A) First Amendment

• B) Second Amendment

• C) Third Amendment

• D) Fourth Amendment

The Bill of Rights was ratified in which year?

• A) 1776

• B) 1787

• C) 1791

• D) 1801