Final Graded Quizziz: US Constitution

Check all the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution:

• to petition the government

• freedom of speech

• the right to bear weapons

• freedom of religion

• the right to a lawyer

Place the following freedoms in order as they are mentioned in the First Amendment:

• religion

• assemble

• speech

• press

• petition

Which statement best explains this part of the First Amendment?

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.."

• The government is able to establish a state religion

• Citizens are required to respect religion

• The government must not make laws that relate to religion

• The government must support religions financially

Place the following events in chronological order

• American colonists declare Independence from Great Britain

• The founding fathers, including James Madison, gather in Philadelphia to debate and write a framework for American government

• The Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution

• After compromise was reached for various issues, the Constitution was ratified.

Place the following phrases from the First Amendment in order:

• or abridging the freedom of speech,

• peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances

• Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment

• or of the press; or the right of the people

• of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof:

In the context of the First Amendment, the best synonym for "respecting" would be

• relating to

• showing honor

• giving money

• forbidding

When discussing the First Amendment, which is the best definition of "press?"

• pushing people

• hitting a button

• the news media

• pressuring

Check all the rights of those accused of crime guaranteed in the US Constitution:

• trial by jury

• the possibility to post bail

• the right to a speedy trial

• the right to remain silent

Which amendment protects the people from unlawful search and seizure of property by law enforcement?

• The First

• The Second

• The Fourth

• The Eighth

The Second Amendment guarantees which right?

• Free speech

• Trial by jury

• To bear arms

• To post bail