Bill of Rights Quiz

The First Amendment protects which of the following?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to free speech

• Protection against quartering soldiers

• Right to bear arms

The Fourth Amendment protects people from:

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Speaking freely

• Voting in elections

• Cruel and unusual punishment

Which amendment gives the right to own weapons?

• 1st

• 3rd

• 2nd

• 8th

Which amendment says people can’t be forced to house soldiers?

• 3rd

• 5th

• 1st

• 9th

A person who is accused of a crime has the right to a fair, speedy, and public trial. This is protected by:

• 7th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

The Eighth Amendment prevents:

• Being forced to testify against yourself

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Congress making laws about religion

• People serving on juries

Which amendment states that people have other rights even if they are not listed?

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government go to:

• The army

• The states and the people

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Which amendment protects you from testifying against yourself?

• 6th

• 9th

• 8th

• 5th

A student writes a letter to the editor in a local newspaper expressing their opinion. Which amendment protects this action?

• 4th

• 1st

• 7th

• 5th