Bill of Rights Test

Question 1

Amendment ________ protects states’ rights

Answer 1

10

Question 2

Amendment two protects ______________

Answer 2

Right to bear arms (guns)

Question 3

Amendment ________ provides protection against quartering of troops

Answer 3

3

Question 4

Amendment five protects the rights of the accused against ____________________ and ________________________

Answer 4

double jeopardy and self- incrimination

Question 5

No cruel or unusual punishment is allowed under Amendment __________________

Answer 5

8

Question 6

The Bill of Rights doesn’t list every right you have under Amendment ___________________

Answer 6

9

Question 7

The 2nd Amendment protects your right to _______________

Answer 7

Bear arms (guns)

Question 8

The _______________ protects your right to a trial by jury.

Answer 8

7th Amendment

Question 9

Your right to a speedy and public trial, to be judged by a jury of your peers, and to have a lawyer is protected in the ______________ Amendment.

Answer 9

6th

Question 10

Amendment _________ is protection against illegal search and seizure.

Answer 10

4

Question 11

The First Amendment protects your ________________________________________________

Answer 11

freedom of speech, freedom of press, and the right to peacefully assemble

Question 12

The _____________ Amendment states that you have the right to an attorney.

Answer 12

6th

Question 13

The 5th Amendment includes protection for ____________

Answer 13

double jeopardy, right to a jury trial, right to due process

Question 14

Even though the Bill of Rights does not include the right to privacy, the courts have said the _________ Amendment protects it.

Answer 14

9th

Question 15

Mary was found innocent of a crime, but the state decided to bring her to trial again anyway. ________ Amendment was violated because ____________________________________

Answer 15

The 5th Amendment was violated because that protects her against double jeopardy (being tried for a crime you have already been found innocent of).

Question 16

Solitary confinement for long period of time is an example of __________________________________

Answer 16

violating your 8th Amendment- cruel and unusual punishment

Question 17

Taxing people of one religion is violating your __________________ Amendment

Answer 17

1st Amendment- You have freedom of religion

Question 18

The police cannot pull someone over and search their car without a reason or warrant. If they do this they are violating your ___________ Amendment.

Answer 18

4th Amendment- No unreasonable search or seizure

Question 19

The president cannot say that you only have the rights listed in the first 8 Amendments. If s/he does, they are violating your __________ Amendment.

Answer 19

9th Amendment right- not all rights are listed in the constitution

Question 20

If all adults were ordered to turn their guns into the government tomorrow, that would be a violation of their _____________ Amendment because __________________.

Answer 20

2nd Amendment- You have the right to bear arms