Understanding the Bill of Rights

What is the main difference between a right and a privilege?

• A right can be taken away, but a privilege cannot.

• A privilege can be taken away, but a right cannot.

• Both rights and privileges can be taken away.

• Neither rights nor privileges can be taken away.

In what year was the United States Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1791

How many amendments were originally included in the Bill of Rights?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 27

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• To make the Constitution longer.

• To guarantee certain freedoms and rights for American citizens.

• To focus more on how the country should be governed.

• To allow the government to take away freedoms.

Which historical document was NOT mentioned as a basis for the Bill of Rights?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• English Bill of Rights

Who introduced the Bill of Rights to the United States Congress?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of these is NOT one of the four main freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom to own a weapon

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

What does the Third Amendment prevent soldiers from doing during peacetime?

• Entering a person's private home without permission.

• Speaking freely in public.

• Owning weapons.

• Protesting against the government.

What does the Fourth Amendment protect people from?

• Being charged for the same crime twice

• Cruel or unusual punishments

• Unlawful searches and seizures

• Not being able to speak freely in court

If you do not want to speak in court, which amendment gives you the right to stay silent?

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Seventh Amendment