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kjer-Bill of Rights - How well do you know your rights?

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Freedom of speech means

a)

I can say what ever I want

b)

I can say what ever I want as long as it doesn't create a dangerous situation

2.

Freedom of assembly means that

a)

I can participate in a protest by carrying a sign and shouting

b)

I can participate in a protest and hit people who don't agree with me

3.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
9th
d)
10th
4.

what does the second amendment state?

a)

that people have the right bare arms

b)

that people have the right to freedom of speech

5.

Freedom to peaceably assemble

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

6.

Police must get a warrant.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

7.

Right to bear arms and create a militia

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

8.

The Bill of Rights are included in which document?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

The U.S. Constitution

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Treaty of Paris

9.

What does double jeopardy mean?

a)

you can be tried again in court for the same crime

b)

you can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime

10.

Guarantees the right for you to have a lawyer for your defense

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

11.

Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

12.

Guarantees your right to confront your accuser and call witnesses

a)

10th Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

13.

A driver of a car is swerving over the line. Can the police stop the car?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

The police think a bomb is in side a house. Can they enter the home without permission?

a)

yes

b)

no

15.
What must police show before a judge will issue a search warrant?
a)
due process
b)
probable cause
c)
exclusions
d)
substantial cause
16.
What is a written order from a judge that allows police to enter a home to search for a specific item?
a)
due process
b)
procedural due process
c)
search warrant
d)
civil rights
17.

The school police go around the school and choose rooms randomly to enter and search student book bags. Which amendment does this relate to?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

18.
In the 4th Amendment it states that law enforcement cannot do this unless they have permission from the owner or a search warrant signed by a judge.
a)
search and seizure
b)
trial by jury
c)
rights of accused
d)
freedom of religion
19.

Putting someone on trial for a crime of which they have already been found innocent (not guilty) is called...

a)

probable cause

b)

self-incrimination

c)

criminal law

d)

double jeopardy

20.
Due Process means legal fairness
a)
True
b)
False
21.

Part of due process guaranteed through the Fifth Amendment requires police officers to remind accused persons of their rights before arresting them. This reading of rights is called your...

a)

Miranda Rights

b)

double jeopardy

c)

writ of certariori

d)

precedent

22.
This amendment guarantees a fair trial and that you do not have to testify against yourself. 
a)
2nd 
b)
3rd
c)
4th
d)
5th
23.
What did the Fourteenth Amendment required every state to grant its citizens?
a)
the right to vote
b)
equal protection of the law
c)
the right to an attorney
d)
protections if accused of a crime 
24.
Who got the right to vote as a result of the twenty sixth amendment? 
a)
women
b)
people who live in the District of Columbia 
c)
African American men
d)
18 year olds
25.
Who got the right to vote as a result of the nineteenth amendment? 
a)
women
b)
people who live in the District of Columbia 
c)
African American men
d)
18 year olds
26.
What is a sum of money that voters were required to pay before casting a ballot?
a)
poll tax
b)
black codes
c)
literacy test
d)
civil rights
27.
What were laws passed by Southern states to limit the rights of African Americans?
a)
poll tax
b)
black codes
c)
literacy test
d)
civil rights
28.

What age did the 26th amendment lower the voting age to?

a)

16

b)

18

c)

21

d)

17

29.

What happened as a result of the 13th amendment?

a)

African Americans got the right to vote

b)

All citizens were guaranteed equal protection under the law

c)

The right to own slaves was extended for 20 years

d)

Slavery was outlawed in all states and U.S. territories.

30.

According to the 15th amendment, on what basis could citizens no longer be denied the to vote?

a)

On the basis of employment

b)

On the basis of gender

c)

On the basis of race or color

d)

On the basis of religion

31.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

d)

19th amendment

32.
The president cannot serve more than two terms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
19th
c)
22nd
d)
23rd
33.
Repealed prohibition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
21st
b)
18th
c)
27th
d)
4th
34.
Every person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen.  Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
22nd
c)
15th
d)
14th
35.
Women's suffrage (right to vote).  Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
19th
c)
10th
d)
12th
36.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
37.
Prohibition of alcohol.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
18th
c)
22nd
d)
24th
38.
You have the right to a lawyer.  Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
39.
No excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. 
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
40.
No double jeopardy.  Which amendment is this?
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
6th
41.
Right to bear arms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
42.
If the president dies or cannot serve, the vice president becomes president.  If both die, the Speaker of the House becomes president.  Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
25th
c)
27th
d)
9th
43.
You must be informed of the charges against you.  Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th

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