Understanding the Bill of Rights

Which amendment guarantees the right to practice any religion or no religion at all?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

What does Amendment 2 of the U.S. Constitution protect?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to own and carry firearms

• The right to free speech

• The right to due process

Which amendment prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes during peacetime?

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6

Amendment 4 protects against which of the following?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Arbitrary searches and seizures

• Double jeopardy

• Excessive bail

Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

What right is guaranteed by Amendment 6?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to free speech

• The right to petition the government

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

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

Amendment 8 prohibits which of the following?

• Self-incrimination

• Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

• Arbitrary searches

• Housing soldiers in peacetime

What does Amendment 9 clarify about the rights of the people?

• That people have no rights not listed in the Constitution

• That listing specific rights does not mean others do not exist

• That only the rights listed are protected

• That states have no rights

Which amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people?

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9

• Amendment 10

• Amendment 11