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Bill of Rights Governments Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

a)

27

b)

9

c)

15

d)

10

2.

What is the main concept that most citizens derive from the eighth amendment?

a)

freedom of the press

b)

freedom of censorship

c)

no cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail

d)

no excessive bail or double-jeopardy

3.

What is one right that is guaranteed in the first amendment?

a)

all rights not expressed are reserved to the states

b)

right to peacefully assemble

c)

right to possess a fire arm

d)

right to a speedy civil trial

4.

The rights and powers granted in the tenth amendment can best be described as?

a)

bipartisanship

b)

gerrymandering

c)

polling

d)

federalism

5.

How many rights are granted in the first amendment?

a)

6

b)

1

c)

5

d)

3

6.

Which of the following is not a right granted in the first amendment?

a)

freedom of the press

b)

freedom to petition government

c)

freedom of reporters to protect their confidential sources

d)

freedom of religion

7.

Due to issues following the French and Indian War, the founding fathers determined that soldiers could not be quartered in persons home. This is reflected in what amendment?

a)

3rd amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

5th amendment

d)

9th amendment

8.

In the fourth amendment, citizens are protected from what?

a)

cruel and unusual punishment

b)

being forced to quarter soldiers

c)

search without a warrant

d)

waiting an excessive amount of time for a trial

9.

Under the fourth amendment, what can the government seize legally with a warrant?

a)

you

b)

your rights

c)

your income

d)

your occupation

10.

What type of trial is addressed in the sixth amendment?

a)

civil trial

b)

criminal trial

c)

international trial

d)

divorce trial

11.

Which of the following is not part of the fifth amendment?

a)

protected from double-jeopardy

b)

eminent domain

c)

protected from not having access to an attorney

d)

due process of law

12.

If a person is arrested and is asked questions that may cause them to get in trouble, the fifth amendment can help prevent this. Which part of the fifth amendment would best protect a citizen?

a)

double-jeopardy

b)

enumeration

c)

self-condemnation

d)

self-incrimination

13.

The fact that you can choose what occupation you would like to have and it is not forced upon you refers to which amendment?

a)

9th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

d)

10th amendment

14.

Which of the following descriptions best explains the concept of double-jeopardy?

a)

cannot be charged for the same crime twice

b)

cannot face two charges for one action

c)

cannot be forced to serve consecutive sentences

d)

cannot speak against yourself in court

15.

In addition to a speedy trial, what other right is protected in the 6th amendment?

a)

trial without having to pay bail

b)

ability to face witness speaking against you

c)

right that community service is an optional punishment

d)

right to a jury of your peers

16.

What does the seventh amendment do to protect citizens of the United States?

a)

right to speedy civil trial

b)

right to bear arms

c)

no excessive bail

d)

right to speedy trial in criminal trials

17.

The Bill of Rights is part of which document?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Common Sense

d)

Constitution

18.

The balance of state powers and federal powers is reflected in which amendment?

a)

10th amendment

b)

9th amendment

c)

7th amendment

d)

3rd amendment

19.

What right is expressed in the second amendment?

a)

right to speedy trial

b)

right to bear arms

c)

right to an attorney

d)

right to not self-incriminate

20.

Which group wanted to guarantee individual rights when creating our government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists