US Constitution Amendments Quiz
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Which amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury?

  • 4th amendment
  • 1st amendment
  • 6th amendment (correct)
  • 8th amendment
  • Which amendment ensures freedom of assembly?

  • 8th amendment
  • 1st amendment (correct)
  • 6th amendment
  • 4th amendment
  • Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

  • 8th amendment (correct)
  • 4th amendment
  • 1st amendment
  • 6th amendment
  • Which amendment prevents unreasonable search and seizure?

    <p>4th amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment grants states powers not given to the federal government?

    <p>10th amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment in the text ensures freedom of religion?

    <p>2nd amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment protects individuals from cruel or unusual punishment?

    <p>7th amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 10th amendment primarily address?

    <p>Federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which right is NOT specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights?

    <p>Right to free education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment plays a significant role in preventing abuse of power by the central government?

    <p>10th amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rights and Protections in the Amendments

    • The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in criminal cases, ensuring a fair legal process.
    • The 1st Amendment ensures freedom of assembly, allowing individuals to gather peacefully for protests and meetings.
    • The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, protecting individuals from harsh sentences and mistreatment.
    • The 4th Amendment prevents unreasonable search and seizure, safeguarding personal privacy against unwarranted government intrusion.
    • The 10th Amendment grants states powers not specifically given to the federal government, reinforcing the principle of federalism.
    • The 1st Amendment also ensures freedom of religion, allowing individuals to practice their faith without interference from the government.
    • Protection against cruel or unusual punishment is reiterated in the 8th Amendment, emphasizing humane treatment in the judicial system.
    • The 10th Amendment primarily addresses the distribution of power between the federal government and the states, ensuring states retain authority over local matters.
    • The right to privacy is not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights, yet it has been interpreted as a fundamental right in various legal cases.
    • The 9th Amendment plays a significant role in preventing abuse of power by the central government, indicating that the enumeration of certain rights does not deny others retained by the people.

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    Test your knowledge of key amendments in the US Constitution, including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, as well as protections against unreasonable search and seizure, rights to trial by jury, freedom from cruel or unusual punishment, and the concept of federalism.

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