Understanding the Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A list of responsibilities for citizens

• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• A document declaring independence from Britain

• A set of laws for the state of New York

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

The Second Amendment is often associated with which right?

• Freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

Which amendment protects citizens from having soldiers quartered in their homes during peacetime?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from what?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Double jeopardy

• Self-incrimination

Which amendment provides the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment includes protection against what?

• Double jeopardy

• Excessive bail

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Unreasonable searches

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

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

The Eighth Amendment prohibits which of the following?

• Freedom of speech

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Right to bear arms

• Quartering of soldiers

Which amendment addresses the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution?

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment