Government and The Bill of Rights

Which amendment protects citizens from excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishment?

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

Which amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures by police?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which amendment states that citizens have the right to a speedy trial that is open to the public?

• 6th

• 7th

• 1st

• 4th

Which amendment states that Americans have the freedom to say what they want?

• 10th

• 1st

• 3rd

• 2nd

Which amendment states that people have "the right to remain silent" if they have been accused of a crime?

• 1st

• 10th

• 2nd

• 5th

Which amendment states that Americans could no longer be forced to allow soldiers to live in their homes?

• 6th

• 3rd

• 4th

• 8th

Which amendment says anything the Constitution doesn't control should be left up to the states?

• 6th

• 7th

• 9th

• 10th

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To give the President all the power

• To get a king back in government

• To protect the rights of individual citizens

• To allow the Supreme Court to change the Constitution

The Bill of Rights appears in which document?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 11

• 5

• 1

• 10