WorksheetsBill of Rights Governments Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
27
9
15
10
What is the main concept that most citizens derive from the eighth amendment?
freedom of the press
freedom of censorship
no cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail
no excessive bail or double-jeopardy
What is one right that is guaranteed in the first amendment?
all rights not expressed are reserved to the states
right to peacefully assemble
right to possess a fire arm
right to a speedy civil trial
The rights and powers granted in the tenth amendment can best be described as?
bipartisanship
gerrymandering
polling
federalism
How many rights are granted in the first amendment?
6
1
5
3
Which of the following is not a right granted in the first amendment?
freedom of the press
freedom to petition government
freedom of reporters to protect their confidential sources
freedom of religion
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?
3rd amendment
7th amendment
5th amendment
9th amendment
In the fourth amendment, citizens are protected from what?
cruel and unusual punishment
being forced to quarter soldiers
search without a warrant
waiting an excessive amount of time for a trial
Under the fourth amendment, what can the government seize legally with a warrant?
you
your rights
your income
your occupation
What type of trial is addressed in the sixth amendment?
civil trial
criminal trial
international trial
divorce trial
Which of the following is not part of the fifth amendment?
protected from double-jeopardy
eminent domain
protected from not having access to an attorney
due process of law
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?
double-jeopardy
enumeration
self-condemnation
self-incrimination
The fact that you can choose what occupation you would like to have and it is not forced upon you refers to which amendment?
9th amendment
14th amendment
15th amendment
10th amendment
Which of the following descriptions best explains the concept of double-jeopardy?
cannot be charged for the same crime twice
cannot face two charges for one action
cannot be forced to serve consecutive sentences
cannot speak against yourself in court
In addition to a speedy trial, what other right is protected in the 6th amendment?
trial without having to pay bail
ability to face witness speaking against you
right that community service is an optional punishment
right to a jury of your peers
What does the seventh amendment do to protect citizens of the United States?
right to speedy civil trial
right to bear arms
no excessive bail
right to speedy trial in criminal trials
The Bill of Rights is part of which document?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Constitution
The balance of state powers and federal powers is reflected in which amendment?
10th amendment
9th amendment
7th amendment
3rd amendment
What right is expressed in the second amendment?
right to speedy trial
right to bear arms
right to an attorney
right to not self-incriminate
Which group wanted to guarantee individual rights when creating our government?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
