US Govt & Constitution Quiz

What year did the American colonies declare independence?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1775

• 1781

What is the right to publish newspapers without government interference?

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom to Assemble

• Freedom to Petition

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

• To carry a shield

• To own and carry weapons

• To wear a uniform

• To have a pet bear

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

• A warrant or probable cause

• A business card

• A book

• A pen

The 2nd Amendment is part of which larger document?

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Federalist Papers

• The Gettysburg Address

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

• Probable cause

• Traffic light

• Speed limit

• Parking ticket

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

• A warrant or probable cause

• A shopping list

• A movie ticket

• A concert pass

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

• A speedy trial

• A grand jury

• A public defender

• 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

What does the 5th Amendment say about imprisonment without fair procedures?

• You can be imprisoned without a trial

• You cannot be imprisoned without due process of law

• You can be imprisoned without a lawyer

• You cannot be imprisoned without a jury