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Bill of Rights

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The 1st amendment protects which of the following?

a)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.

c)

Right to trial by jury.

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

2.

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to keep and bear arms.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Other rights of the people.

3.

The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of a trial by jury.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.

c)

No quartering of soldiers.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

4.

The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Powers reserved to the states.

b)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

c)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

5.

The 5th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Other rights of the people.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

6.

The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

No quartering of soldiers.

b)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

7.

The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of trial by jury.

b)

No quartering of soldiers.

c)

Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial).

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

8.

The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

No quartering of soldiers.

b)

Powers reserved to the states.

c)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

d)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

9.

The 9th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of trial by jury.

b)

No quartering of soldiers.

c)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

Other rights of the people.

10.

The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights?

a)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

b)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Right of trial by jury.

11.
Gennie, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.
a)
No Violation
b)
6th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
12.
Susette bought a house and spent years restoring it. She loves her home. One day, she gets a notice that the local government is going to take her property in order to turn her land over to a private company. The local government says it can take Susette’s home because the new jobs and tax revenue created by the company will benefit the public.
a)
5th Amendment
b)
No Violation
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
13.
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again. 
a)
4th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
No Violation
d)
8th Amendment
14.
Congress wants to find ways to cut costs because of the soaring budget deficit. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house US soldiers in their homes during peacetime. 
a)
1st Amendment
b)
No Violation
c)
10th Amendment
d)
3rd Amendment
15.
Concerned about rising crime, lawmakers for the District of Columbia ban all handguns in the city, and require that shot-guns be kept unloaded and/or disassembled.
a)
7th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
No Violation
16.
John, a fourteen year old public school student, wears a shirt to school that says “Be happy, not gay” to express his belief that homosexuality is wrong. His dean tells him he must change his shirt or be suspended from school.  John refuses, and is suspended for a week.
a)
No Violation
b)
1st Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
17.
Thirteen year old Marianne is a freshman in high school. She is an honor student and wants to sing in the choir. When she arrives at choir practice, the teacher tells her she must take a drug test if she wants to participate in any extra-curricular activities. Marianne refuses and is kicked out of choir
a)
9th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
No Violation
d)
1st Amendment
18.
A man suspected of a violent crime is brought in to the police station. The alleged victim picks him out of a lineup as the man who attacked her. Police inform him that he has the right to refuse to answer questions, but they do not offer to let him speak to a lawyer. After being questioned for two hours, the man admits the crime.
a)
6th Amendment
b)
No Violation
c)
4th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
19.
Elizabeth is twelve years old. Her parents are very religious, but she is not. Once a week, Elizabeth’s parents make her come with them to their place of worship. Elizabeth always says she does not want to go, but her parents make her come with them anyway
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
No Violation
20.
Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores. They pass a federal law that abolishes local school boards and requires a national, standardized curriculum
a)
10th Amendment
b)
7th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
No Violation
21.
A public school principal smells smoke in the hallway, and believes it is coming from the girls’ bathroom. She walks into the bathroom and finds Susan standing by the sink. She suspects Susan has been smoking, and demands to search her purse for cigarettes or other evidence of smoking.
a)
No Violation
b)
4th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
6th Amendment
22.
The government says that no one in America is allowed to wear the color blue anymore. What amendment says the government cannot do this?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
13th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
3rd Amendment
23.
The police come to your house and arrest your father for having a gun which he legally owns. What amendment has been violated?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
13th Amendment
24.
The FBI shows up at your house and arrests. You go straight to federal prison for 15 years without ever having a trial or knowing what you were charged with. What Amendment protects you from this?
a)
18th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
25.
The government forces you to house 5 soldiers in your home. What amendment does not allow this?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
26.
Which Amendment protects you from having your fingernails pulled off while detained in a tub of electric jellyfish for a crime you have committed?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
27.
The Government creates a ban on selling firearms to civilians (non-military people). What Amendment does this violate?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
28.
A person decides to write a petition to stop a waste water treatment center from building near his/her town. What amendment are they exercising?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
29.
The Federal government decides that States can't decide to build roads where they need them in their state. What amendment has been violated?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
30.
A person is found not guilty of armed robbery. The courts decide to put him on trial again for the same robbery. What amendment does not allow this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
31.
You choose to have your civil case heard by a jury. What amendment have you used?
a)
7th Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
32.
A police officer pulls you over for speeding. He has you step out of the car and then searches it. He has no warrant or probably cause. What amendment protects you from this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
33.
A person is sentenced to death for murder. The governor chooses to let the person be executed by having him thrown out of an airplane. What amendment has been violated?
a)
22nd Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
34.
After being accused of a crime, a judge decides you should have to wait in jail for 3 years before he will be able to hear your case/trial.
What Amendment says that this is not okay?
a)
6th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
35.
Which Amendment allows for citizens to peacefully gather and protest the government?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
36.

Many news outlets - newspapers, websites and television programs - are very critical of President Trump. President Trump call them "fake news." Which Amendment ensure he, nor anyone else, closes or outlaws these news outlets?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

37.

In 2033, the U.S. Government decides that the people have become too dangerous. They decide to make all weapons illegal. The Supreme Court reminds Congress they can’t do this. Which amendment would the Supreme Court use to make their point?

a)

The third Amendment

b)

The second amendment

c)

The fifth amendment

d)

The tenth amendment

38.

Susie B Messinwithu is being held on $2 billion bail, and she is has been locked in a room, forced to watch "Saved by the Bell" reruns all day. Her lawyer complains is is able to get her released. Which Amendment did he use?

a)

The eighth amendment

b)

The first amendment

c)

The third amendment

d)

The fifth amendment

39.

There was a violation in the first scenario: Which amendment of Sara's was being violated?

a)

No rights violated

b)

Amendment 4

c)

Amendment 6

d)

Amendment 8

40.

Was there a violation of rights during this scenario? If so, what right under which amendment was violated?

a)

No rights violated

b)

Amendment 4

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 3