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AG8 Bill of Rights

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution primarily to

a)

provide the President with power in times of emergency

b)

establish fair and impartial elections

c)

protect individual liberties

d)

guarantee voting privileges

2.

Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States?

a)

the Treaty of Paris of 1783

b)

the Articles of Confederation

c)

the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

d)

the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

3.

This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.

a)

3rd

b)

6th

c)

10th

d)

5th

4.

This amendment guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits.

a)

5th

b)

7th

c)

8th

d)

9th

5.

This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.

a)

6th

b)

7th

c)

9th

d)

10th

6.

This amendment states that rights not listed in other amendments are still available to the people.

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

9th

7.

This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

7th

d)

8th

8.

This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

7th

9.

This amendment asserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.

a)

2nd

b)

8th

c)

9th

d)

10th

10.

This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

6th

11.

This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

a)

1st

b)

4th

c)

9th

d)

10th

12.

This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

7th

d)

8th

13.

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

14.
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
a)
1st amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
8th amendment
15.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
16.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment