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WorksheetsBill of Rights
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 9mins
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides protection from self-incrimination. What does self-incrimination mean?
Responses
acting as a witness against yourself
having the right to an attorney if accused of a crime
cruel and unusual punishment
the right to confront your accusers in court
The overall purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
prevent one branch of government from becoming stronger than the others.
allow people to defend themselves in court.
protect the rights of people from the government.
secure voting rights for all citizens, regardless of race, age, or gender.
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?
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
Why is the Bill of Rights MOST LIKELY important to American citizens?
It tells Americans what will happen if they break the law.
It tells Americans what happened when there were only thirteen states.
It tells Americans what the government cannot take away from them.
It tells Americans what is expected of them as citizens.
What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment to the Constitution?
to guarantee basic civil liberties
to guarantee rights to accused persons
to prevent discrimination based on race
to protect citizens from taxation without representation
Which of these was added to the US Constitution to list people's basic freedoms and liberties?
the Charter of New England
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
Which Amendment prevents government from charging excessive bails or fines AND from overseeing cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth
Sixth
Ninth
Fifth
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as
the Preamble.
the Bill of Rights.
Article I.
the Rights of Man.
Which Constitutional Amendment would give states the authority to deal with issues not addressed by the Federal government?
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
