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Bill of Rights

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides protection from self-incrimination. What does self-incrimination mean?

Responses

a)

acting as a witness against yourself

b)

having the right to an attorney if accused of a crime

c)

cruel and unusual punishment

d)

the right to confront your accusers in court

2.

The overall purpose of the Bill of Rights is to

a)

prevent one branch of government from becoming stronger than the others.

b)

allow people to defend themselves in court.

c)

protect the rights of people from the government.

d)

secure voting rights for all citizens, regardless of race, age, or gender.

3.

Right to an Attorney·

Right to Bear Arms

Right to Speak Freely

Right to a Jury Trial

Where can all of these rights be found?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Bill of Rights

4.

Why is the Bill of Rights MOST LIKELY important to American citizens?

a)

It tells Americans what will happen if they break the law.

b)

It tells Americans what happened when there were only thirteen states.

c)

It tells Americans what the government cannot take away from them.

d)

It tells Americans what is expected of them as citizens.

5.

What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment to the Constitution?

a)

to guarantee basic civil liberties

b)

to guarantee rights to accused persons

c)

to prevent discrimination based on race

d)

to protect citizens from taxation without representation

6.

Which of these was added to the US Constitution to list people's basic freedoms and liberties?

a)

the Charter of New England

b)

the Articles of Confederation

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

the Bill of Rights

7.

Which Amendment prevents government from charging excessive bails or fines AND from overseeing cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

Eighth

b)

Sixth

c)

Ninth

d)

Fifth

8.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as

a)

the Preamble.

b)

the Bill of Rights.

c)

Article I.

d)

the Rights of Man.

9.

Which Constitutional Amendment would give states the authority to deal with issues not addressed by the Federal government?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Tenth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment