
Bill of rights
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- Q1
How many amendments are there?
10
27
35
150
30s - Q2What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?To establish the structure of the governmentTo protect individual liberties and rights from government actionTo conduct foreign affairsTo create a national bank30s
- Q3Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to bear arms?Eighth AmendmentFirst AmendmentSecond AmendmentFourth Amendment30s
- Q4Which right is protected by the First Amendment?Right to a fair trialRight to bear armsProtection against cruel and unusual punishmentFreedom of speech30s
- Q5What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?Cruel and unusual punishmentUnreasonable searches and seizuresSelf-incriminationDenial of a speedy trial30s
- Q6Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?Twenty-first AmendmentNineteenth AmendmentFifteenth AmendmentThirteenth Amendment30s
- Q7Which amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination?Fifth AmendmentFirst AmendmentThird AmendmentSeventh Amendment30s
- Q8What right does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?The right to bear armsThe right to voteThe right to free speechThe right to a speedy and public trial30s
- Q9Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?Eighth AmendmentFourth AmendmentNinth AmendmentFifth Amendment30s
- Q10What does the Ninth Amendment address?The right to a trial by juryThe right to bear armsRights not specifically listed in the ConstitutionThe right to free speech30s
- Q11Which amendment provides for the right to assemble peacefully?Second AmendmentFirst AmendmentThird AmendmentNinth Amendment30s
- Q12What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?Freedom of religionUnlawful searchesCruel and unusual punishmentRight to bear arms30s
- Q13Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?Eighth AmendmentFirst AmendmentSecond AmendmentFourth Amendment30s
- Q14Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?Seventh AmendmentThird AmendmentFirst AmendmentSixth Amendment30s
- Q15
What is one way amendments are made?
An Executive Order
2/3 vote of both houses of Congress
Supreme Court
1/2 vote of state legislatures
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