US Govt & Constitution Quiz

The 1st Amendment protects your freedom of religion, __________, the press, assembly and petition the government

• bear arms

• tax the people

• speech

What year did the American colonies declare independence?

• 1776

• 1873

• 1667

What is the right to publish newspapers without government interference?

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom to Petition

What is meant by "bear arms" in the context of the 2nd Amendment?

• To have a pet bear

• To own and carry weapons

• To wear a uniform

What must a police officer present to search your belongings legally?

• A warrant or probable cause

• A business card

• A loud request

The 2nd Amendment is part of which larger document?

• The Magna Carta

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution

What is another key term mentioned in the 4th Amendment?

• Probable cause

• Bear Arms

• Right to Vote

What is required for a police officer to conduct a search according to the 4th Amendment?

• the Mayor's permission

• A warrant or probable cause

• a driver's license

What does the 5th Amendment give you the right to for serious crimes?

• A speedy trial

• A grand jury

• A plea bargain

What is the focus of the Fifth Amendment?

• Rights of persons accused of crimes

• Freedom of the press

• Right to bear arms

• Quartering of soldiers