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Bill of Rights , other Amendments and limits

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

7th

2.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

11th

b)

3rd

c)

8th

d)

4th

3.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

7th

b)

6th

c)

2nd

d)

4th

4.

Which of these types of rights is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

a)

Individual Freedoms

b)

Voting

Rights

c)

Rights of the

Accused

d)

Limits on the

Government

5.

The U.S. Constitution is amendable or ________.

a)

historic

b)

relevant

c)

outdated

d)

changeable

6.

When the U.S. Constitution was written, it was missing a few things.

a)

True

b)

False

7.
If the government takes away your property so they can build a road, they ...
a)
must relocate you
b)
are not following the constittion
c)
must pay you a fair price for the property
d)
must pay double the fair market price
8.
The 5th amendment protects a citizen from being put on trial twice for the same crime. This is called...
a)
Miranda rights
b)
Double Trouble
c)
Eminent Domain
d)
Double Jeopardy
9.
This court order allows police to enter private property and collect evidence of a crime...
a)
Bail
b)
Subpoena
c)
Indictment
d)
Search Warrant
10.
All of the following are rights of the accused EXCEPT...
a)
the right to remain silent
b)
the right to a speedy trial
c)
the right to have a lawyer
d)
the right to bail
11.

A change in the Constitution is called a _______________.

a)

bill

b)

concession

c)

debate

d)

amendment

12.
In September of 2005, at least 200,000 people demonstrated near the White House to promote
peace and an end to the war in Iraq. Which constitutional right were these people exercising?
a)
freedom of assembly
b)
right to privacy
c)
freedom of the press
d)
right to due process
13.
The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in:
a)
the establishment of government-run newspapers
b)
the establishment of English as the official language
c)
a government more responsive to the needs to the people
d)
a government more likely to hide its actions from the people
14.
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
a)
summary judgment
b)
quartering soldiers
c)
civil disobedience
d)
double jeopardy
15.
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
a)
Due process
b)
Right to bear arms
c)
Free speech
d)
Trial by jury
16.
Which of the following is a way the judicial branch of the United States government protects
individual rights?
a)
by vetoing unconstitutional laws
b)
by overturning unconstitutional laws
c)
by writing constitutional laws
d)
by enacting constitutional laws
17.
A writ of habeas corpus means...
a)
a citizen cannot be charged with a crime if the action wasn't illegal when they did it.
b)
an official must bring an accused person before a judge.
c)
the government can not set bail too high.
d)
police must have a warrant to enter your home.
18.
Which of the following is a limitation of the First Amendment’s guarantee of the right to freedom
of speech?
a)
People may not tell lies that might harm another person.
b)
People may not deliver a speech in public.
c)
People may not criticize the government.
d)
People may not criticize the actions of their neighbors.
19.
An ex post facto law is one that...
a)
protect our First Amendment rights of religion, speech, press, assemble, and petition.
b)
sets bail for prisoners so they can get out of jail while they wait for their trial.
c)
would allow a person to be charged with a crime even though the action wasn't illegal
when they did it.
d)
allows police to enter your home if you are a suspect in a crime.
20.
Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publically against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?
a)
Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
b)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)
c)
Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
d)
Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)
21.
Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?
a)
Third
b)
Fourth
c)
Thirteenth
d)
Fourteenth
22.
Which right are parents exercising when they sign a statement requesting that a new school be built
in their community?
a)
protest
b)
assembly
c)
petition
d)
reform
23.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
a)
to limit the rights of individual citizens
b)
to inspire the governments of other nations
c)
to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen
d)
to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution
24.
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?
a)
It led to the Fifteenth Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote. 
b)
It led to the Nineteenth Amendment, allowing women to vote. 
c)
It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 18-years-olds to vote. 
d)
It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote. 
25.
How does the Fourteenth Amendment protect individual rights? 
a)
By defining citizenship, it declares that all citizens have the same rights
b)
By granting women the right to vote, it ensures that women have a say in government. 
c)
By imposing presidential term limits, it prevents one president from gaining too much power. 
d)
By requiring the direct election of senators, it protects the principle of direct representation. 
26.
What was the major impact of the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-sixth Amendments?
a)
protecting the right to a fair trial 
b)
expanding the right to privacy 
c)
expanding the right to vote
d)
 protecting due process rights 
27.
This cartoon is related to which amendment? 
a)
Twenty-first 
b)
Fifteenth 
c)
Twenty-sixth 
d)
Nineteenth 
28.
If a religion includes harmful rituals, such as human sacrifice, it cannot be practiced. This is a limit to:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
29.
Someone can say things that are critical of the President without being punished. This is an example of:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
30.
If a group becomes violent, or has a good chance of becoming violent is a limit to:
a)
Freedom of Petition
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Right to bear arms
31.

The 6th Amendment protects your right to:

a)

have an attorney and a fast jury trial

b)

pick your judge and trial date

c)

pay a fine to avoid going to trial

32.

The 5th Amendment protects you from:

a)

testifying against yourself and being charged with the same crime twice

b)

a jury trial in civil cases

c)

paying for your defense attorney and court fees

33.

A major result of the Civil War was the freeing of slaves in the United States. Which amendment ended slavery and freed over four million people in 1865

a)

12th Amendment

b)

13th Amendment

c)

21st Amendment

34.

The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments focus on providing fair application of the law to all individuals and protecting rights of the accused. Fair application of the law is called:

a)

sovereignty

b)

federalism

c)

due process

35.

The First Amendment protects your right to

a)

tell or write a lie about someone

b)

worship freely

c)

threaten a person

36.

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment lowered the voting age in the United States to:

a)

16

b)

21

c)

18

37.

Mike is in his house watching television when two policemen knock at the door. They accuse Mike of

having stolen property, enter the house, and take several things that they say do not belong to Mike. When

he asks if the policemen have permission to take his things, they just laugh and leave with the property.


Which amendment protects Mike?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

4th amendment

d)

6th amendment

38.

What is the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law because the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense?

a)

pleading the Fifth

b)

suffrage

c)

right to legal counsel

d)

due process

39.

What is the right of the government to take private property for public use? The Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government.

a)

cruel and unusual punishment

b)

double jeopardy

c)

eminent domain

d)

search and seizure

40.

This is a protection found in the 5th amendment. It means that a defendant can't be prosecuted for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried.

a)

double jeopardy

b)

cruel and unusual punishment

c)

right to bear arms

d)

unenumerated rights

41.
What constitutional right does this image symbolize?
a)
ex post facto
b)
trial by peers
c)
legal representation
d)
peaceable assembly
42.

Throughout our history why have amendments been added to the Constitution?

a)

To take freedoms away from citizens

b)

They've only been added as a last resort when nothing else has worked

c)

To try to help fix a problem/make a positive change

d)

We haven't added any amendments to the Constitution

43.
Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?
a)
Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.
b)
Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.
c)
Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.
d)
Citizens are protected against unfair trials.
44.
What might be three limits on freedom of speech?
a)
The speech may cause violence, cause a dangerous situation, or cause libel.
b)
The speech may cause hurt feelings, or a dangerous situation
45.
Suffrage means the right to _______________.
a)
own a firearm
b)
vote in political elections
c)
practice your religion
d)
free speech
46.

Which of the following best describes the freedom of speech

a)

a right to say what you think without any consequences

b)

a right to say what you want without consequences from the government

c)

a right to say what you want as long as it doesn't offend others

d)

a right to speak your mind in private

47.

Which of the following would NOT be protected by the freedom of speech and could result in you being arrested?

a)

criticizing the President for how he acts and looks

b)

Saying that you have a bomb while boarding a plane

c)

Writing an opinion article about why you think a Supreme Court Justice should be imepached

d)

Writing a letter to your representative saying that you hope they lose their job

48.

Which of the following is an example of freedom of the press?

a)

A student expressing their opinion to a teacher

b)

A Netflix tv series reenacting an event from history

c)

A tv newscaster reporting on a president's impeachment trial

d)

An protest against the results of an election

49.

Which of the following is an example of freedom of assembly?

a)

A peaceful protest

b)

A riot

c)

A petition to a government leader

d)

Voting in an election

50.

What amendment grants freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

a)

3rd

b)

1st

c)

Not this one

d)

5th

51.

Which amendment allows you to remain silent when arrested?

I plead the ____!

a)

5th

b)

2nd

c)

9th

d)

That's a real thing?

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