Bill of Rights Quiz - 2025

Match the following Constitutional Amendments with their best descriptions.

• Affirms that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.

• 9th Amendment

• Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

• 1st Amendment

• Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

• 3rd Amendment

• Guarantees the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

• 7th Amendment

• Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

• 5th Amendment

Match the following Constitutional Amendments with their best descriptions.

• Right to a fair trial

• 6th Amendment

• Reserves powers to the states

• 8th Amendment

• Right to keep and bear arms

• 4th Amendment

• Protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• 2nd Amendment

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• 10th Amendment

Which description best defines the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• The 1st Amendment allows the government to regulate speech.
• The 1st Amendment only protects freedom of religion.
• The 1st Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
• The 1st Amendment protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Which description best defines the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• The 2nd Amendment regulates the sale of firearms.
• The 2nd Amendment grants the government control over personal weapons.
• The 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.
• The 2nd Amendment abolishes the right to bear arms.

Match the following terms with their best descriptions.

• Betrayal of one's country

• Libel

• To formally accuse someone of a crime

• Treason

• False spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

• Indict

• A group of people sworn to render a verdict in a legal case

• Jury

• False written statement damaging to a person's reputation

• Slander

What are the five freedoms protected by the 1st amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• Freedom of expression, right to bear arms, right to privacy, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech.

• Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, right to assemble, right to petition.
• Freedom of speech, right to vote, freedom of movement, right to education, freedom of the press.

• Freedom of religion, right to work, freedom of association, right to a fair trial, the right to assemble.

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to have a jury trial in a civil case?

• Seventh Amendment
• Tenth Amendment
• Eighth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment

Match the following CLAUSES of the 5th amendment with their best descriptions.

• Protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves.

• Takings Clause

• Guarantees fair legal procedures before the government can deprive a person of life, liberty, or property.

• Grand Jury Clause

• Government must provide just compensation for private property taken for public use.

• Due Process Clause

• Prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense.

• Self Incrimination Clause

• Requires serious criminal charges to be started by a grand jury.

• Double Jeopardy Clause

Which of the following best describes Eminent Domain?

• The government's right to take private property for public use.
• The process of negotiating property sales between private owners.
• A law that protects private property from government seizure.
• The right of individuals to take public property for private use.

The 2nd Amendment says that people have the right to bear arms and serve in a militia. What is a militia?

• A militia is a group of citizens who protest against the government.
• A militia is a group of citizens organized for military service.
• A militia is a government agency for law enforcement.
• A militia is a professional army of soldiers.