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WorksheetsBill of Rights
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Pledge of Allegiance
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
All 27 Amendments are included
The First 5
The First 10
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
The second
The fifth
The tenth
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following describes the Bill of Rights?
A document that insures the basic freedoms of the citizens of the United States.
A document that limits the powers and controls of the government.
All of the above.
Which amendment guarantees citizens the freedom of religion and the freedom of speech?
The fifth
The first
The tenth
What right does the fifth amendment protect?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
The right to choose not to testify against oneself
The ninth amendment states that 100% of the rights of the citizens are called out in the Constitution. That they have no rights beyond what the Constitution says.
True
False
When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
December 15, 1791
December 25, 1776
July 4, 1776
Which amendment prevents the government from placing troops in private homes?
First Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Third Amendment
Which amendment prevents the government from unreasonable search and seizure of the property of US citizens?
Ninth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment
Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial by a jury of one's peers?
Sixth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
First Amendment
Which amendment provides that civil cases also be tried by jury?
Tenth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
The eighth amendment prohibits _________.
citizen's right to bear arms.
excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
civil cases also be tried by jury.
The ninth amendment states that the list of rights described in the Constitution is not exhaustive, and that the people still have all the rights that are not listed.
True
False
