U.S. Constitutional Amendments Overview

U.S. Constitutional Amendments Overview

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Easy

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

A list of laws passed by Congress.

A document outlining the powers of the President.

The original draft of the Declaration of Independence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?

Amendment 2

Amendment 1

Amendment 3

Amendment 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What right does the Second Amendment protect?

Freedom of the press

The right to own a gun

Protection from unreasonable searches

The right to a jury trial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Third Amendment prevent?

The government from taking private property.

Soldiers from living in private homes without permission.

Citizens from owning weapons.

Police from searching homes without a warrant.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for police to search your house, according to the Fourth Amendment?

A signed confession

A warrant

Permission from the homeowner

A police badge

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If accused of a crime, what rights are protected by the Fifth Amendment?

Right to a lawyer and public trial.

Right to bear arms and freedom of speech.

Right to a fair jury trial and not having to speak against yourself.

Freedom of religion and assembly.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee in criminal cases?

The right to a jury trial in civil cases.

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

The right to a fair trial and a lawyer.

The right to petition the government.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Excessive bail and fines.

Cruel and unusual punishment.

Unreasonable searches.

Quartering of soldiers.