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Bill of Rights

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which amendment states that "powers not given to the federal government belong to the states"?

a)

10th

b)

2nd

c)

5th

d)

9th

2.

Which amendment gives Americans the right to own a weapon?

a)

4th

b)

7th

c)

11th

d)

2nd

3.

Which amendment gives American citizens the right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer if needed?

a)

6th

b)

7th

c)

8th

d)

9th

4.

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

a)

Right to an education

b)

Right to bear arms

c)

Freedom of press

d)

Right to privacy 

5.

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

a)

the neighbors sign a petition.

b)

a judge issues a warrant.

c)

the chief of police gives permission.

d)

the have a written note from your mother. 

6.

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

a)

reasonable bail

b)

jail terms

c)

reasonable fines

d)

cruel punishments

7.

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

a)

13

b)

10

c)

27

d)

5

8.

The government ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. Which amendment did was violated?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

5th

d)

3rd

9.

Lin is a Buddhist. He just moved to a new town in Iowa that has banned all religions. The sheriff has threatened to arrest him if he didn’t take an oath against his religion. Which amendment has the sheriff violated? 

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

7th

10.

Bob wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of his letter, Bob was arrested and placed in jail. Which amendment was violated?

a)

2nd

b)

5th

c)

8th

d)

1st

11.

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 the above

12.

hat historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

British Law

d)

US Constitution

13.

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

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. Which amendment was violated?

a)

8

b)

7

c)

6

d)

5

15.

Alyssa was arrested 12 months ago. She was accused of speeding, but wasn't given an opportunity to defend herself against the charge. The police refused to give her a lawyer or an impartial jury in court. Which amendment did the police officer violate?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

16.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

1st

b)

10th

c)

3rd

d)

8th

17.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

7th

18.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

11th

b)

3rd

c)

8th

d)

4th

19.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

7th

b)

6th

c)

2nd

d)

4th

20.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

8th

b)

9th

c)

7th

d)

6th

21.

"Mega mind"Bases the law the everyone must worship the sunset in villian base.What amendment was violated.

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 6

c)

Amendment 9

d)

Amendment 3

22.

putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime

a)

double trouble

b)

harrassment

c)

multiple jeopardy

d)

double jeopardy

23.

self-incrimination

a)

giving testimony that can be used against someone accused of a crime

b)

giving testimony that can be used against oneself

c)

acting as your own attorney in court

d)

providing testimony in a civil case rather than criminal

24.

an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property

a)

warrant

b)

will

c)

writ of habeas corpus

d)

search permit

25.

civil cases

a)

disputes between two agencies of the government

b)

disputes between people not in the military

c)

disputes between people or businesses

d)

disputes involving violent attacks

26.

criminal case

a)

a case between two people or businesses

b)

a case accusing a person of breaking a law

c)

a case between two people convicted of a crime

d)

a case against a person already convicted of another crime

27.

jury

a)

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a court case based on the evidence presented

b)

a group of people chosen to report on the facts of a court case to the media

c)

a group of people chosen to defend a person accused of a crime in court

d)

a group of people chosen to take notes on a case that a judge then uses to decide the outcome

28.

right to a jury trial if the disagreement is over more than a $20 value

a)

5th Amendment

b)

11th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

29.

right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer will be provided if needed

a)

10th Amendment

b)

9th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

30.
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 
31.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
32.

A warrant must describe the things/person to be seized.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

People must be ______ old to vote.

a)

21

b)

18

c)

17

35.

A person can be tried for the same crime, twice.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

which amendment forbades cruel and unusal punishment?

a)

10th amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

3rd mendment

37.

No unreasonable searches and seizure

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

38.

Rights of the accused: Speedy and public trial, clear charges, witness in defense and attorney if you cannot afford one

a)

8th

b)

6th

c)

9th

d)

1st

39.

Right to due process, no double jeopardy or self-incrimination

a)

10th

b)

5th

c)

6th

d)

8th

40.

What word means to take away?

a)

witness

b)

amendment

c)

ratify

d)

seize

41.

A group of citizens selected to decide the outcome of a trial

a)

amendment

b)

jury

c)

warrant

d)

civil

42.

Disputes involving property, money or other matters

a)

jury

b)

civil

c)

amendment

d)

ratify

43.

An amendment is...

a)

an order from a judge

b)

someone who gives evidence

c)

a change to the Constitution

d)

the answer to a problem

44.

To make a written document official by signing it

a)

ratify

b)

due process

c)

warrant

d)

witness

45.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
46.

self-incrimination

a)

giving testimony that can be used against someone accused of a crime

b)

giving testimony that can be used against oneself

c)

acting as your own attorney in court

d)

providing testimony in a civil case rather than criminal

47.

Which right is NOT guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

a)

speech

b)

bear arms

c)

religion

d)

petition

48.

Police cannot search or seize without a warrant based on ____________ ____________

a)

reasonable suspicion

b)

right to search

c)

probable cause

d)

A good reason

49.

The Bill of Rights protect an individual against ______________

a)

other individuals

b)

Canada

c)

the government

d)

aliens

50.

Government cannot deprive people of life or property without ____________ ________________. (govt must follow their own laws)

a)

a good reason

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

The Constitution

d)

due process

51.

The supreme law of the land...

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The US Government

c)

United Nations

d)

The Constitution

52.

What is an amendment?

a)

An adaptation to a law

b)

An adjustment to a law

c)

A change in a law

53.

Define "seizure"

a)

Capturing something using force

b)

Taking something from someone else after asking

c)

Borrowing something

54.

What does it mean to "plead the fifth"

a)

Silence or refusal to answer questions

b)

Unable to answer something

c)

To self-incriminate

55.

The 9th amendment guarantees

a)

Other rights not included in Constitution.

b)

State rights and powers.

c)

Freedom of religion, speech, and press;

rights of petition and assembly.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

56.

The 10th amendment guarantees

a)

State rights and powers.

b)

Other rights not included in Constitution.

c)

Right to trial by jury in civil case.

d)

No cruel or unusual punishments.

57.

Amend=

a)

to be peaceful/calm

b)

just/fair treatment

c)

to change

58.

Posterity=

a)

all future generations

b)

health, happiness, fortune

c)

freedom

59.

Tranquility=

a)

peaceful/calm

b)

an order

c)

good fortune

60.

Ordain=

a)

an order

b)

to change something

c)

freedom

61.

Justice=

a)

just/fair treatment

b)

health, happiness, and fortune

c)

given to all future generations

62.

Welfare=

a)

health, happiness, and good fortune

b)

being financially wealthy

c)

being well-off

63.

Liberty=

a)

freedom

b)

likelihood

c)

living wages