Bill of Rights Review

Why is it important to amend the US Constitution?

• As society changes, our government needs to reflect that

• To make sure things stay the same

• To keep the government out of our personal business

Which of the following lists three rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education
• right to vote, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
• freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
• freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the
  government

What amendment gives people the right to refuse an unreasonable search or seizure?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What does the word "amend" mean?

• add to
• change
• make better
• make worse

What amendment prohibits congress from establishing an official religion of the US?

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to limit the rights of individual citizens
• to inspire the governments of other nations
• to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen
• to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution

In September of 2005, at least 200,000 people demonstrated near the White House to promote
peace and an end to the war in Iraq. Which constitutional right were these people exercising?

• freedom of assembly
• right to privacy
• freedom of the press
• right to due process

If someone was sentenced to death for stealing a candy bar, what amendment would this be in violation of ?

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Protection from being forced to quarter (house & take care of) Government troops.

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Third
• Fourth
• Thirteenth
• Fourteenth