Bill of Rights: 30 Multiple Choice Questions

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 15

When were the first 10 amendments ratified?

• 1776

• 1787

• Over 200 years ago

• 1800

The First Amendment protects which of the following EXCEPT:

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of press

• Freedom to own weapons

• Freedom of religion

Freedom of assembly means:

• Right to fight

• Right to protest peacefully

• Right to join military

• Right to vote

The original intent of the Second Amendment was to:

• Protect private property

• Allow hunting

• Protect colonists from British soldiers

• Enable sport shooting

The Third Amendment prevents:

• A) Soldiers from camping

• B) Government from forcing homeowners to house soldiers

• C) Military recruitment

• D) War declarations

The Fourth Amendment protects against:

• Unreasonable searches without a warrant

• Freedom of speech

• Right to vote

• Right to education

"Pleading the Fifth" means:

• Requesting a lawyer

• Not testifying against oneself

• Requesting bail

• Challenging evidence

The Sixth Amendment guarantees: A) Right to a slow trial B) Right to a private trial C) Right to a speedy public trial D) Right to appeal immediately

• Right to a slow trial

• Right to a private trial

• Right to a speedy public trial

• Right to appeal immediately

The Seventh Amendment involves:

• Criminal trials

• Jury trials

• Military tribunals

• Supreme Court cases