Lesson: 12 - The Bill of Rights

Which of these groups is responsible for determining the meaning of the rights listed in the Bill of Rights?

• president

• governors

• courts

• representatives

Which of the following best describes due process?

• A legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

• A method of resolving disputes through negotiation.

• A principle that allows the government to act without legal constraints.

• A process for ensuring that laws are applied equally to all individuals.

Which is an example of a power "reserved" to the states?

• collect taxes

• declare war

• issue drivers' licenses

• print money

In 1788, why did several states refuse to approve the U.S. Constitution?

• it did not list the rights of people

• it was too long and complicated

• it favored large states over small states

• it included a monarchy system

Who is a defendant?

• A person who is accused or sued in a court of law.

• A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

• A witness who provides evidence in a trial.

• A lawyer representing a client in a legal matter.

Which of these is a responsibility of the right to freedom of the press?

• to publish the truth

• to print every day

• to write creatively

• to interview celebrities

Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to determine the election process

• to limit the power of government

• to rewrite the Constitution

• to outline the responsibilities of Congress

The Second Amendment is often at the center of debate in the United States. Which of these rights does it protect?

• the right to own guns

• the right to pay taxes

• the right to public education

• the right to vote

What does the rule of law mean?

• It means that laws are created by the government and can be changed at any time.

• It means that everyone is subject to the law, including lawmakers themselves.

• It means that laws apply only to citizens and not to government officials.

• It means that laws are enforced selectively based on social status.

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about government and religion?

• He believed in the separation of religion and government

• He believed that government should control religion

• He believed that religion should dictate government policies

• He believed that government and religion should be merged