U.S. Constitutional Amendments Quiz

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

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What does the Establishment Clause prohibit?

• Government endorsement of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Right to bear arms

• Quartering of troops

Which case reinforced freedom of the press by ruling against prior restraint in the Pentagon Papers case?

• Engel v. Vitale

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• New York Times Co. v. United States

• District of Columbia v. Heller

What is the primary purpose of the 2nd Amendment?

• Protecting freedom of speech

• Allowing the quartering of troops

• Protecting the right to own and carry firearms

• Ensuring freedom of religion

Which amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers during peacetime without consent?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

What does the 5th Amendment protect individuals from in criminal cases?

• Self-incrimination and double jeopardy

• Excessive bail and fines

• Unreasonable searches

• Speedy trial by jury

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

What is an example of a case that expanded access to legal defense under the Sixth Amendment?

• Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

• Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

• Roe v. Wade (1973)

• Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

Which amendment addresses the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment