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The Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties Quiz

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

1

d)

6

2.

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

9

d)

1

3.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

The right to question witnesses and call witnesses in your favor

b)

The right to vote in elections for local and federal offices

c)

The right to have a lawyer represent you during your trial

d)

The right to a speedy and public trial in criminal cases

4.

Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?

a)

5

b)

2

c)

8

d)

3

5.

What is an example of a limitation on the First Amendment’s freedom of speech?

a)

Yelling “fire” in a crowded theater causing panic

b)

Writing a truthful newspaper article reporting facts

c)

Attending a public meeting to voice your opinion

d)

Peacefully protesting against government policies

6.

Which amendment allows the government to take private property for public use if paid fairly?

a)

7

b)

6

c)

4

d)

5

7.

Which amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil cases over $20?

a)

1

b)

6

c)

7

d)

5

8.

The Eighth Amendment protects citizens from:

a)

Having soldiers quartered in private homes without consent of the owner

b)

Cruel or unusual punishment, excessive fines, or unreasonably high bail

c)

Losing rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution

d)

Being tried twice for the same crime in a court of law

9.

The Ninth Amendment protects:

a)

Rights not specifically listed in the Constitution but still retained by the people

b)

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and the right to petition

c)

The right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil legal cases

d)

The right to keep and bear arms for self-defense or militia purposes

10.

The Tenth Amendment ensures that:

a)

Citizens cannot be tried twice for the same offense or compelled to testify against themselves

b)

Soldiers cannot be forced to live in private homes without the owner's consent

c)

Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people

d)

Citizens have the right to free speech, freedom of religion, and peaceful assembly

11.

What is “double jeopardy” under the Fifth Amendment?

a)

Having property taken by the government without payment

b)

Being forced to testify against yourself in a criminal case

c)

Being tried twice for the same crime in a court of law

12.

Which amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination?

a)

7

b)

5

c)

6

d)

8

13.

Which of the following is a protection under the First Amendment?

a)

Forced internment without trial or due process

b)

Peaceful assembly for protest or petition

c)

Excessive fines or bail imposed by the government

d)

Execution by the state for serious crimes

14.

The Sixth Amendment protection “No Bill of Attainder” means:

a)

Cannot be tried twice for the same crime in a court of law

b)

Cannot have property taken without compensation

c)

A person cannot be found guilty without a trial by a court

d)

Police cannot search a person’s home without a warrant

15.

Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to testify against themselves?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

16.

Which of the following is a limitation on freedom of the press under the First Amendment?

a)

Printing false statements that damage someone’s reputation (libel)

b)

Peacefully publishing opinions on government policies

c)

Attending a public press conference

d)

Writing truthful news stories

17.

Which amendment protects citizens from excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishment?

a)

8

b)

4

c)

5

d)

7

18.

Which amendment allows citizens to peacefully assemble and protest without violence?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

6

19.

What does “self-incrimination” mean under the Fifth Amendment?

a)

Being forced to provide evidence against yourself in a criminal case

b)

Being tried twice for the same crime

c)

Having property taken by the government without compensation

d)

Being subjected to cruel or unusual punishment

20.

Which amendment protects citizens from excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishment?

a)

8

b)

12

c)

15

d)

20

21.

Which amendment allows citizens to peacefully assemble and protest without violence?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

Being forced to provide evidence against yourself in a criminal case is known as:

a)

Double jeopardy

b)

Self-incrimination

c)

Habeas corpus

d)

Due process