Bill of Rights Matching Practice

Which statement describes the Bill of Rights?

• insures freedoms and protections to US citizens

• takes away voting rights from some people

• gives government more power

• no longer applies to the United States Constitution

A person's house is searched by the police when a suspicious package is found in the street. What amendment does this violate?

• 1st

• 3rd

• 4th

• 6th

What is meant by the word "accused?"

• an innocent person

• someone charged with committing a crime

• a person released from prison

• a person under the age of 18 years old

Which amendment protects the right to a fair trial when someone is accused of a crime?

• 1st

• 4th

• 6th

• 8th

Which amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures?

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

Which 2 amendments guarantee the right to have a jury trial?

• 1st and 2nd

• 3rd and 4th

• 5th and 6th

• 7th and 8th

A person is convicted of a crime and has to serve their prison sentence of 50 years in total isolation with only 1 meal a day. Which amendment is being violated?

• 10th

• 5th

• 4th

• 8th

A student refuses to participate in the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance at school due to her religious beliefs. What amendment protects her actions?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 5th

• 9th

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech. However, there are some things people can not say. This limits speech in order to ______________.

• protect the person expressing their opinion about others

• keep other people from becoming angry

• prevent an uprising against the government

• protect others from harm or distress

Having freedom of speech allows the people to do what without fear of being punished?

• threatening another person's safety when angered

• inciting a riot

• criticizing the government

• encouraging the harm of other people