WorksheetsBill of Rights Unit Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a change to the Constitution called?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
A bill
c)
An Amendment
d)
A Treaty
2.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are important because they...
a)
Establish a system of checks and balances in the federal government
b)
Provide protection for the rights and liberties of individuals
c)
Provide guidelines for the structure of the federal government
d)
List the powers that are reserved for state governments
3.
Why is the freedom of speech important in a democratic society?
a)
To ensure that everyone agrees with the way the government is running things.
b)
To allow criticism of the government without fear of punishment.
c)
To allow the opinions of the important and influential Americans to be heard.
d)
To make sure that the government does not interfere with the media.
4.
*Freedom of speech
*Freedom of religion
*Freedom to peacefully assemble
*Freedom of the press
*Freedom to petition the gov't
The items listed above are rights guaranteed in the...
*Freedom of religion
*Freedom to peacefully assemble
*Freedom of the press
*Freedom to petition the gov't
The items listed above are rights guaranteed in the...
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
5.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Emancipation Proclamation
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Pledge of Allegiance
6.
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
3
d)
10
7.
The 2nd Amendment...
a)
Describes the right to bear arms
b)
Describes the protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
c)
Offers protection of rights to life, liberty, and property
8.
The Bill of Rights is like a shield that protects all citizens from the power of the government.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Americans are not free to choose their religion.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Americans can speak and publish their opinions.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Americans do not have protection against unreasonable actions by police and courts.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Americans can own guns.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
In 2018, all governments around the world respect the Bill of Rights.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Which historical figure proposed the Bill of Rights?
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Alexander Hamilton
15.
The third amendment ensures that the government cannot force citizens to house soldiers in times of peace. Is this amendment relevant in today's society?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
The tenth amendment states that any power not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution is reserved for the ...
a)
Ambassadors
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Local Gov't
d)
States / People
17.
Which amendment states that there are other rights that belong to the people of the United States?
a)
6th
b)
2nd
c)
9th
d)
1st
18.
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath is called...
a)
Perjury
b)
Impeachment
c)
Testifying
19.
When were the 10 Amendments added to the Constitution.?
a)
1787
b)
1800
c)
1791
d)
1850
20.
What is the meaning of "double jeopardy?"
a)
Lying under oath
b)
A person does not have to be a witness against himself.
c)
I plead the fifth.
d)
A person cannot be put on trial twice.
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