Amendments 1–27 Review (Kahoot/Quizizz Version)

What was the original Federalist view about adding a Bill of Rights?

• A Bill of Rights was necessary to protect individual freedoms.

• A Bill of Rights would give too much power to states.

• The Constitution already protected rights, so amendments were unnecessary.

• A Bill of Rights would weaken the presidency.

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Articles

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial by jury. What Anti-Federalist concern did this address?

• The executive branch was too weak.

• The Constitution did not protect individual liberties enough.

• State courts were too powerful.

• The federal government had too little authority.

What is the most common method used to amend the Constitution?

• 2/3 of Congress proposes it; 3/4 of states ratify it.

• The President proposes it and Congress approves it.

• States propose it and Congress ratifies it.

• 3/4 of Congress votes to approve it.

Which TWO protections apply to people accused of crimes?

• Freedom of religion

• Protection against self-incrimination

• Protection from prosecution in other countries

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

The Tenth Amendment best reflects which constitutional principle?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

What was the main goal of the Tenth Amendment?

• To expand presidential power

• To limit federal power

• To list all protected rights

• To eliminate state governments

Why was the Bill of Rights added? (Select TWO)

• To limit federal power

• To protect individual liberties

• To define citizenship

• To establish federal supremacy

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

What event led to the 12th Amendment?

• Electoral votes didn’t match the popular vote

• A tie in the 1800 election

• Corruption in 1796

• States controlled presidential elections