Bill of Rights

Who was George Mason and what was his role in American history?

• A British general during the American Revolution

• A Virginia planter who played a huge role in America's fight for independence

• An author of the Federalist Papers

• The first President of the United States

What did George Mason refuse to do at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• Attend the convention

• Support the Bill of Rights

• Sign the U.S. Constitution

• Propose any amendments

What was one of George Mason's main concerns about the Constitution?

• It did not include a Bill of Rights

• It was too short

• It gave too much power to the states

• It was written in Latin

What did James Madison do in response to George Mason's call for a Bill of Rights?

• Presented 12 amendments to the Constitution

• Refused to make any changes

• Became the first President of the United States

• Wrote the Declaration of Independence

How many amendments were ratified as the Bill of Rights?

• 20

• 15

• 12

• 10

What does the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantee?

• Freedom of speech, religion, and assembly

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

• Protection against unreasonable searches

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Double jeopardy

• Quartering of soldiers

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

Which amendment ensures a fair and speedy trial?

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

What does the Tenth Amendment state about the powers of the federal government?

• It has unlimited power

• It can create new states

• It can override state laws

• It has limits on its powers

We have the right to pray as we see fit and to

say what we want. Newspapers and books cannot

print their opinions, and we can meet in public to

discuss anything.

• True
• False