Amendments Quiz

Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What right is protected by the Second Amendment?

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to privacy

Which amendment limits the power of the government to force citizens to house soldiers?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive bail

• Double jeopardy

Which amendment requires a formal charge before a trial?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

What does the Fifth Amendment say about double jeopardy?

• It allows it

• It forbids it

• It requires it

• It ignores it

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy trial by jury?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

What right does the Sixth Amendment guarantee regarding witnesses?

• Right to ignore witnesses

• Right to hear witnesses against you

• Right to avoid witnesses

• Right to choose witnesses

Which amendment provides the right to a jury trial in civil cases over $20?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What does the Eighth Amendment forbid regarding punishment?

• Fair punishment

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Quick punishment

• Delayed punishment