Exploring the Bill of Rights: The First Ten Amendments

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The entire Constitution

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A list of grievances against the King

• A plan for the government

Why did the Anti-Federalists insist on adding the Bill of Rights?

• To ensure a strong national government

• To guarantee individual rights

• To support the Federalists

• To avoid ratifying the Constitution

Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

• Right to petition the government

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of the press

• Right to bear arms

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Double jeopardy

• Quartering of soldiers

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

• Only the rights listed in the Constitution are protected

• Rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected

• The right to bear arms

• The national government has all powers not given to the states

How can an amendment be added to the Constitution?

• By a national referendum

• By the President's approval

• By a two-thirds majority in Congress and three-fourths of the states

• By a simple majority in Congress

Which grievance against the King was addressed by the Third Amendment?

• Search and seizure without a warrant

• No trial by jury

• Taxation without representation

• Quartering of soldiers

What system ensures that no branch of government has too much power?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers