WorksheetsThe Bill of Rights
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which person was the most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights and the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
John Marshall
2.
The Bill of Rights is part of which document?
a)
Proclamation of 1763
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Constitution of the United States
3.
The First Amendment protects all of the the following rights EXCEPT freedom of:
a)
speech
b)
worship
c)
assembly
d)
travel
4.
The Fourth Amendment protects people and their property from:
a)
unreasonable searches
b)
double jeopardy
c)
self-incrimination
d)
due process of law
5.
Which of the following would NOT be protected by the First Amendment?
a)
criticizing government officials on a television talk show
b)
promoting ideas that many Americans oppose in a political campaign
c)
falsely crying "Fire" in a crowded theater
d)
discussing controversial issues in a social studies class
6.
The "Miranda Warning" reminds people who are arrested for a crime that they have the right to:
a)
demand a retrial if they are found guilty
b)
choose the judge who will set their bail
c)
question witnesses during their trial
d)
remain silent and not answer questions
7.
The Ninth Amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution:
a)
can be added to it later
b)
belong to the people
c)
do not exist legally
d)
are not very important
8.
A warrant issued by a judge is needed to
a)
search a person's home.
b)
call a witness in a trial.
c)
post bail after an arrest.
d)
hire a defense lawyer.
9.
During trial, a person accused of a crime has the right to:
a)
pick the members of the jury.
b)
hear and question all witnesses.
c)
demand to be tried in secret.
d)
stop a witness from testifying.
10.
People arrested for crimes do not have the right to:
a)
know the accusations against them.
b)
destroy police evidence.
c)
talk with a defense lawyer.
d)
remain silent when questioned.
11.
Claudia decided to hold a rally in a public park against a local leash law that required all dogs to be on a leash when in public. During the rally, one of the speakers encouraged the crowd to go to the courthouse and "Make them change this law. No matter what it takes!" The crowd surged down the street and attacked the mayor of the town. Later, the speaker at the rally argued in court that he was exercising his freedom of speech. Why doesn't he have a right to free speech in this case?
a)
His words violated the time, place, and manner restrictions upheld by the Supreme Court.
b)
His words were a disruption to the peace in the community around the park.
c)
His words incited the crowd to violence, which is not protected by the First Amendment.
12.
After being taken in for questioning regarding a theft of diamonds at a local jewelry store, Jeff, suspected of the theft, was questioned by the police. He drank a can of Coke. When he was let go from the police station, he left the Coke can on the table. The detectives retrieved it and used the fingerprints on the can at Jeff's trial. Jeff argued that the police took his fingerprints without a warrant, which violates the Fourth Amendment. The conviction was upheld by the court. Why?
a)
The police were in hot pursuit of Jeff at the time they got his fingerprints.
b)
Jeff waived his right to a warrant when he accepted the can of Coke.
c)
Jeff abandoned the can on the table when he left, just like garbage, making it public property so no warrant was required.
13.
Jenny was sued by a local town councilman after she published a story on her Snapchat about the councilman stealing funds from the city. Jenny knew the story was false, but she didn't like the councilman (he had beaten her in the last election). The story was spread from friend to friend and hurt his reputation, leading to a legal investigation and his loss in the next election. The councilman sued Jenny for libel. Who wins?
a)
Jenny.
b)
Councilman.
c)
Neither. Case gets thrown out for lack of solid evidence.
14.
When Steve was arrested by the police, he ignored the warnings about not talking until his attorney was present (he obviously didn't pay attention in history class). He told the police all about how he broke in and stole the Spider Man collectibles from everyone's favorite math teacher. At his trial, the police entered into evidence his statements. Steve was convicted. Why did the court uphold his conviction?
a)
Steve waived his right to remain silent when he confessed after being warned not to talk without his lawyer present.
b)
Steve didn't have a right to due process because he was already under arrest.
c)
Steve wasn't given an opportunity to have a lawyer present when being questioned.
15.
Kaylynn was arrested for stealing groceries totalling $150. This was her third offense. When bail was set for her, it was set at $1 million, which she was unable to pay. Why did she win when she appealed the bail amount?
a)
It violated her right to an attorney under the Sixth Amendment.
b)
It was considered a cruel punishment for the crime committed.
c)
It was considered an unreasonable bail amount based on her crime.
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