The Bill of Rights

Which person was the most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights and the Constitution?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• James Madison
• John Marshall

The Bill of Rights is part of which document?

• Proclamation of 1763
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution of the United States

The First Amendment protects all of the the following rights EXCEPT freedom of:

• speech
• worship
• assembly
• travel

The Fourth Amendment protects people and their property from:

• unreasonable searches
• double jeopardy
• self-incrimination
• due process of law

Which of the following would NOT be protected by the First Amendment?

• criticizing government officials on a television talk show
• promoting ideas that many Americans oppose in a political campaign
• falsely crying "Fire" in a crowded theater
• discussing controversial issues in a social studies class

The "Miranda Warning" reminds people who are arrested for a crime that they have the right to:

• demand a retrial if they are found guilty
• choose the judge who will set their bail
• question witnesses during their trial
• remain silent and not answer questions

The Ninth Amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution:

• can be added to it later
• belong to the people
• do not exist legally
• are not very important

A warrant issued by a judge is needed to

• search a person's home.
• call a witness in a trial.
• post bail after an arrest.
• hire a defense lawyer.

During trial, a person accused of a crime has the right to:

• pick the members of the jury.
• hear and question all witnesses.
• demand to be tried in secret.
• stop a witness from testifying.

People arrested for crimes do not have the right to:

• know the accusations against them.
• destroy police evidence.
• talk with a defense lawyer.
• remain silent when questioned.