Bill of Rights Quiz

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the rights of citizens.

Originally, there were 12 amendments proposed for the Constitution.

Ten amendments made it into the Constitution.

<p>The second amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The current debate revolves around whether the second amendment only grants the right to bear arms for militia purposes or if it grants all Americans the right to own any type of gun for hunting and defense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The third amendment guarantees that soldiers cannot be quartered in private homes without the consent of the homeowner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Third Amendment guarantees the freedom from having to quarter soldiers in one's home against one's will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main requirement for a search to be considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment is the need for a warrant, obtained through convincing a judge of good reason for the search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Fifth Amendment protects the right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and protection from double jeopardy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person can refuse to answer a question under the Fifth Amendment if the answer could incriminate them in a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights to a speedy and public trial, the right to have an attorney, and the right to confront witnesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Seventh Amendment applies to civil cases, where individuals sue each other, especially in cases involving significant amounts of money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Bill of Rights guaranteed the rights of U.S. citizens and helped in getting the Constitution ratified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tenth amendment allows states to decide on hot-button issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Bill of Rights guarantees the rights of U.S. citizens in a way that had never been done before.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution would not have been signed without the Bill of Rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution is one of the most important documents in history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the rights of U.S. citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rights of U.S. citizens are protected as much or more than anywhere else on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers