Bill of Rights Quiz

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 15

Which right isn't guaranteed in the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom to bear arms

Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment?

• First

• Fourth

• Fifth

• Ninth

Which amendment protects against unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment grants the rights to bear arms?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment states that rights listed are not your only rights?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which amendment states that soldiers cannot take over a home during war or peace without the owner's permission?

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

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

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

This scenario describes which amendment... A dentist is being sued for $500,000. He wants a jury to hear the case but the judge refuses his request.

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

This scenario describes which amendment... Layla is arrested because she has overdue parking tickets. The judge orders that Layla’s trial start in 8 years, and she will need to remain in prison until then.

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 10th Amendment