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