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First 10 Amendments

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What's the first amendment?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

The right to be silent

2.

What's the fourth amendment?

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

freedom of speech

c)

No unreasonable searches or seizures

d)

trial be jury

3.

What's the second amendment?

a)

the right to remain silent

b)

freedom of speech

c)

trial by jury

d)

the right to bear arms

4.

What's the fifth amendment?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

The right to remain silent

c)

trial by jury

5.

What amendment prevents the government from placing troops in private homes. This was a real problem during the American Revolutionary War.

a)

The seventh

b)

the tenth

c)

the third

d)

the fifth

6.

Which amendment gives a speedy trial

a)

The sixth

b)

the ninth

c)

the fifth

d)

the third

7.

What's the seventh amendment?

a)

freedom of speech

b)

provides that civil cases also be tried by jury (trial by jury)

c)

the right to remain silent

8.

Which amendment gives you the right to no harsh or unusual punishments

a)

the fourth

b)

the ninth

c)

the second

d)

the eighth

9.

What's the ninth amendment?

a)

no one’s Constitutional rights should be used to infringe upon the rights of another citizen.

b)

provides each state with powers that are not specifically assigned to the nation’s government in the Constitution.

c)

protects Americans from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property.

d)

freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest.

10.

What's the tenth amendment?

a)

provides a speedy and public trial by jury for all who are accused of a crime.

b)

provides each state with powers that are not specifically assigned to the nation’s government in the Constitution.

c)

right to bear arms

d)

soldiers cannot take over a home during war or peace without the homeowner’s permission.

11.

This amendment grants protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

12th Amendment

12.

This amendment grants the right to a speedy trial by jury

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

13.

This amendment grants protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process and establishes eminent domain.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

14.

This amendment protects against cruel or unusual punishment and excessive bail

a)

13th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

15.

What amendment are the depicted policemen violating?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

13th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

16.

Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben's constitutional rights. What amendments are involved in this?

a)

2nd and 6th amendments

b)

1st and 5th amendments

c)

9th and 10th amendments

d)

1st and 6th amendments

17.

Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again. What amendment protects Brendan from being tried again?

a)

7th Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

18.

Mike is in his house watching television when two police officers knock at the door. They accuse Mike of having stolen property, enter the house, and take several things that they say do not belong to Mike. When he asks if the police officers have permission to take his things, they just laugh and leave with the property. What amendment protects Mike against this?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

1st Amendment

19.

Timmy does not like a law that the state legislature has passed. He decides that he will petition the state because of this. A few days after he sends his petition, his arrested for his petition. What amendment protects Timmy?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

20.

Liam owns a hunting rifle he uses to go hunting. He has all of the correct licenses and papers, yet he is still arrested for owning a gun. What amendment protects Liam?

a)

2nd Amedment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

21.

Which amendment was added because of the British forcing the colonists to quarter troops?

a)

4th amendment

b)

3rd amendment

c)

1st amendment

d)

8th amendment

22.

What is the term that describes the rights you have if you are accused of a crime examples of this would be a trial by jury, right to call witnesses, and fair punishments?

a)

suffrage

b)

eminent domain

c)

due process

d)

double jeopardy

23.

Which of the following is the correct description of the amendment process?

a)

Proposed by 3/4 of state legislatures and Ratified by 2/3 of Congress

b)

Proposed by 2/3 of Congress and Ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures

c)

Proposed by 3/4 of Congress and Ratified by 2/3 of state legislatures

d)

Proposed by 2/3 of the Senate and Ratified by 3/4 of the House of Representatives

24.

Which Amendment states that any power not granted to the federal government by the Constitution shall be reserved to the states or people?

a)

7th

b)

8th

c)

9th

d)

10th

25.

What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The lack of a federal court system

b)

The lack of legislative veto power

c)

The lack of a strong military

d)

The lack of a bill of rights

26.

The statement below appeared in a 1787 essay by James Winthrop.


"It is impossible for one code of laws to suit Georgia and Massachusetts"


What does this statement reflect?

a)

Federalist views

b)

Anti-Federalist views

c)

a cause of Shay's Rebellion

d)

a cause of the Great Compromise

27.
Who would say: I believe that laws should come from a Centralized government.
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-federalist
28.
Who would say: A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
a)
Anti-Federalist 
b)
Federalist
29.
Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
30.
They thought the Constitution gave the national government too much power
a)
Federalist
b)
Antifederalist
31.
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights
a)
They wanted to keep the government small
b)
They wanted to keep the government big and strong
c)
They wanted a provision for Taco Tuesday
d)
They wanted to make sure individual and state rights were protected
32.

An Anti Federalist believed...

a)

There should be a weak central government

b)

There should be a powerful central government

33.

A federalist....

a)

Wanted a strong Executive Branch- Executive Branch has more authority than the other branches of government.

b)

Supported the idea of Checks and Balances

34.

An anti-federalist

a)

Supported checks and balances, separation of powers

b)

Wanted the executive branch to have ultimate power

35.
Determined that individuals must be told of their rights. Confessions can be thrown out if not.
a)
In re Gault
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
D. C. v. Heller
36.
In the case of Miranda v Arizona this Amendment was reaffirmed for the right against self-incrimination
a)
III
b)
IV
c)
V
d)
V!
37.
A person has been arrested and questioned by the police before being informed of his or her rights. This is in violation of the Supreme Court ruling in 
a)
Gideon V. Wainwright
b)
In Re Gault
c)
Morse v. Frederick
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
38.
Determined that keeping people separate based on the color of their skin was acceptable. (It was not discrimination.)
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines
c)
Brown v. Board of Education
d)
In re Gault
39.
Determined that keeping people separate based on the color of their skin was not acceptable.
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson
40.
A person has been arrested and questioned by the police before being informed of his or her rights. This is in violation of the Supreme Court ruling in 
a)
Gideon V. Wainwright
b)
In Re Gault
c)
Morse v. Frederick
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
41.
Today if we are arrested, we are read our rights because of the ____v. ____ case.
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Plessy v. Ferguson
c)
The U.S. v. Richard Nixon
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
42.
The ___ is the highest law in the United States.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Monroe Doctrine
d)
Constitution
43.

What is it called when the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether something is legal or illegal (unconstitutional)?

a)

supreme court review

b)

due process

c)

segregation

d)

judicial review

44.

Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)

a)

Brown v Board of Education

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Tinker v Des Moines

d)

Bush v Gore

45.

Established “Separate but Equal”, which provided separate public facilities for both whites and blacks as long as they were equal.

a)

District of Columbia v Heller

b)

In Re Gault

c)

Brown v Board of Education

d)

Plessy v Ferguson

46.

Ruled that “Separate but Equal” was Unconstitutional.

a)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

b)

Marbury v Madison

c)

Plessy v Ferguson

d)

Brown v Board of Education

47.

Legal or social separation of races.

a)

Segregation

b)

Lobbying

c)

Boycotting

48.

Students have the right to free speech at school as long it doesn’t disrupt school activities. (wearing black armbands in protest)

a)

In Re Gault

b)

District of Columbia v Heller

c)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

d)

Tinker v Des Moines

49.
Students don't shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech at the "schoolhouse gate."
a)
Tinker v. Des Moines
b)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
c)
D.C. v. Heller
d)
U.S. v. Nixon
50.
This case decided that students can conduct a silent protest as long as it does not interfere with education environment at schools and “students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate.” 
a)
Bethel v. Fraser
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Texas v. Johnson
51.
What was the result of the Brown versus Board of Education court case in 1954?
a)
African-Americas could play sports
b)
Segregation of public schools became legal
c)
Segregation in public schools became illegal
d)
MLK led the March on Washington
52.
What case decided that the Amish's freedom of religion outweighed the state interest in education?
a)
Wisconsin v. Yoder
b)
Delgado v. Bastrop ISD
c)
White v. Regester
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
53.
What case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson & banned segregation in public schools?
a)
Brown v. Board of Education
b)
Roe v. Wade
c)
Texas v. Johnson
d)
Mapp v. Ohio
54.
What case held that police officers must read an arrestee his or her rights?
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Mapp v. Ohio
c)
Escobedo v. Illinois
d)
Gideon v. Wainwright
55.

What is the name of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution known as?

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Supremacy clause

c)

Delegated powers

d)

Bill of Rights

56.

What is the other name for the Necessary and Proper Clause?

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Enumerated powers

57.
A jury of your peers means having a jury made up of people...,
a)
of the same race as the accused
b)
of the same social status of the accused.
c)
of the same gender of the accused.
d)
who are also Americans.
58.
___ means that a person found not guilty in a trial cannot be charged again for the same crime.
a)
eminent domain
b)
due process of the law
c)
double jeopardy
d)
none of these
59.
What is Freedom of Speech?
a)
A Violent Protest
b)
No Quartering of Soldiers
c)
When you voice your own opinion
d)
A math equation
60.
What is Freedom of Religion?
a)
Right to own a weapon
b)
Racism
c)
Discrimination
d)
Right to Worship
61.
What is Freedom of Press?
a)
Censorship of Youtube
b)
Cenorship of Social Media
c)
Reporters have freedom to report
d)
Reporters are always stopped
62.
What is Jury Duty
a)
Serve in Marines
b)
Serve in Navy
c)
Serve in the Navy Seals
d)
Serve on a Jury to decide on court cases
63.

What is the system of Government do we have in the United States?

a)

Republic

b)

Autocracy

c)

Federalism

d)

Monarcy

64.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

a)

eminent domain

b)

due process of law

c)

trial by jury

d)

double jeopardy

65.
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
66.
What are the two purposes of a grand jury?
a)
determine guilt or innocence
b)
investigate crimes and issue indictments 
c)
issue criminal complaints
d)
determine the punishment that a convicted person must serve
67.
What amendment provides for the right to grand jury?
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
4th
d)
5th
68.

A crime punishable by death

a)

due process

b)

search warrant

c)

bail

d)

capital

69.

a group of people who have been chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a law court and to decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty

a)

mercenary

b)

search warrant

c)

jury

d)

milita

70.

It is difficult to amend the constitution because the framers wanted to make sure _____.

a)

changes were only made when absolutely necessary

b)

no one ever changed the Constitution

c)

hardly anyone got a say

d)

the President got all the say

71.

To amend the constitution means to ____________ it.

a)

change

b)

approve

c)

veto

d)

disagree with

72.

Which branch of government may propose amendments

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Bureaucracy

d)

Legislative

73.

Which group would believe that it would be impossible for the Constitution to serve all types of people in America?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Senators

d)

Judges

74.

Who believed that separation of powers would protect the people and that the Constitution didn't need a Bill of Rights.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Legislators

c)

Federalists

d)

the President

75.

How many state legislatures must ratify a proposed amendment to add it to the Constitution?

a)

15

b)

25

c)

38

d)

50

76.

What is an amendment?

a)

An amendment is a change in the Constitution. It takes a lot for Congress to make a change or add to the constitution.

b)

An amendment declares war.

c)

It is a peace deal.

d)

The Constitution can never be changed.

77.

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution called?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

The First 10 Amendments

d)

Preamble

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