WorksheetsBill of Rights Amendments
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
a)
Right to an education
b)
Freedom of press
c)
Right to bear arms
d)
Right to privacy
2.
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
a)
tried for the same crime twice.
b)
forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
c)
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
d)
all of the above
3.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother.
4.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
5.
Why was the Ninth Amendment added to the Constitution?
a)
because the framers worried they might have forgotten an important right
b)
because the framers wanted to make clear that basic rights were guaranteed even if they were not stated specifically
c)
because the Bill of Rights had to have ten parts
d)
because the English Bill of Rights listed nine rights
6.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
7.
Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
8.
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
6th Amendment
9.
a)
9th Amendment
b)
10th Amendment
c)
11th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
10.
a)
7th Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
11.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
12.
Guarantees Freedom of Speech
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
13.
Guarantees freedom from quartering soldiers in our homes
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
14.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
15.
Guarantees a trial by jury in a civil lawsuit of more than $20
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
16.
Guarantees freedom of religion
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
17.
Guarantees freedom of the press
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
18.
Guarantees freedom from Double Jeopardy (being tried fro the same crime twice)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
19.
Just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean the people are not entitled to that right
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
20.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
21.
Guarantees the right to compensation if property is taken from you (eminent domain)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
22.
Guarantees the right to petition the government
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
23.
Guarantees the right to a fair trial
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
24.
Guarantees the right to a grand jury indictment (formal charge)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
25.
Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
26.
Guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms (own guns)
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
27.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
28.
Guarantees the right for you to have a lawyer for your defense
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
29.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
30.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
31.
Guarantees your right to confront your accuser and call witnesses
a)
10th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
32.
States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States (people).
a)
10th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
33.
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
a)
Amendments 1, 3, 9
b)
Amendments 2, 4, 10
c)
Amendments 5, 6, 8
d)
Amendments 1, 2, 3
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