Bill of Rights

Which statement best describes what the Bill of Rights does for citizens’ rights?

• t limits them.
• It amends them.
• It guarantees them.

Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

• civil rights
• natural rights
• unenumerated rights

Freedom of expression, including freedom of religion and freedom of peaceable assembly, is protected by which amendment to the Constitution?

• the Third Amendment
• the First Amendment
• the Sixth Amendment

What was one purpose of the Preamble of the Bill of Rights?

• To express the desire to restrict government power.
• To limit the power of the states.
• To guarantee rights of the people.

According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to stop citizens from depriving others of their rights
• to establish a system of equality for all Americans
• to prevent the government from abusing its power

Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?

• procedural rights
• unenumerated rights
• civil rights

The First Amendment protects the right to

• bear arms.
• a speedy trial.
• free speech.

Which right is implied by the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms?

• the right to defend one’s honor
• the right to serve in the military
• the right to protect oneself

Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops?

• the First Amendment
• the Third Amendment
• the Sixth Amendment

If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying?

• the Fourth Amendment
• the Fifth Amendment
• the Sixth Amendment