Bill of Rights Quiz

What is one PROTECTION you receive from the eighth (8th) amendment.

• The right to an attorney in all civil cases over $20

• The right against government torture as a form of punishment

• Right to gather in large groups and peacefully protest

• The right against self incrimination

Which right is guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to own a weapon

• The right against self incrimination

• The right to privacy in your own home

What is required for the police to search your home without your permission?

• A hunch?

• A search warrant obtained by a judge

• They don't need your permission if they suspect a crime has been committed

• None of the above

The 5th Amendment guarantees all of these protections, EXCEPT?

• You have to answer questions asked by the police, especially if you are innocent

• Double Jeopardy

• Due Process

• Grand jury

Which amendment protects against the government housing soldiers in your home?

• 5th

• 8th

• 3rd

• 1st

The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a(n):

• The right against self incrimination

• The right to a jury trial in all cases over $20

• The right to remain silent

• The right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

Which amendment restricts the national government to only those powers that are specifically stated?

• 5th

• 12th

• 3rd

• 10th

Which amendment guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms (own a weapon)?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 12th

• 25th

True or false, journalists have the right to print articles in newspapers that are critical of the government.

(a)  

Lisa, Alvin, Patrick and Yoshi were having a peaceful protest on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Main Street in New York City. The protest was against the Government’s decision to go to war against Israel. While they were protesting, the police arrived and broke up their demonstration.  The police violated the group’s ___________ amendment rights.

• First

• Twelfth

• Second

• Seventh