Bill of Rights
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- Q1
Why was the Bill of Rights created?
To replace the Articles of Confederation
To give the federal government more power over the states
To list specific protections for individual citizens
To give Congress the power to pass any laws it wanted
30s - Q2
Why were antifederalists unwilling to ratify (approve) the Constitution without the Bill of Rights
The federal government was getting so much power, they wanted some limits on that power
The states had too much power, and the federal government needed more power to get things done
They were just petty like that
They wanted the president to have more power
30s - Q3
If you are using your 4th Amendment rights, you are probably...
Arguing that the bail you're expected to pay is too high and needs to be reduced
Reminding the federal government that what they're trying to do should be handled by your state
Joining groups of like-minded citizens to talk about issues that are important to you
Refusing to let police search your house until they have a warrant
30s - Q4
Which of these is protected by the First Amendment?
The right to a jury trial
Free speech
Privacy (right to keep the government from searching your stuff for no reason)
Owning weapons
30s - Q5
The Third Amendment stops the government from...
Limiting what you publish online or in newspapers/tv
Allowing soldiers to sleep in your living room during peacetime
Forcing you to confess to crimes
Taking away your guns, swords, and other weaponry
30s - Q6
If you've spent years waiting to go on trial, your lawyer will probably argue that this violates your __________ rights
7th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
3rd Amendment
30s - Q7
Which right is protected by the 5th Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Due process of law
States' rights
Right to a lawyer to help you when you're accused of a crime
30s - Q8
Which of these is not allowed because of the 8th amendment?
Forcing one religion on all the people
Torture
Coerced (pressured) confessions
Sending people to jail without a trial
30s - Q9
If you were reading the official copy of the Constitution, where would you find the Bill of Rights?
At the very end
After all the articles that explain how the government will work
At the very beginning
30s - Q10
If the government wants to build a new soccer stadium on my land, which amendment says they have to pay me a fair price for the land?
3rd Amendment
7th Amendment
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
30s - Q11
What does the Second Amendment protect?
Right to bear arms
Protection from cruel/unusual punishments
Freedom of religion
Right to a speedy trial
30s - Q12
What does the 7th Amendment guarantee?
The right to only be put on trial once for a crime
A jury for civil cases (as long as they're about more that $20)
Your right to remain silent
A fair trial if you're accused of breaking the law
30s - Q13
What does the 9th Amendment say about rights?
The government gives people their rights, and can take them away any time
People have many rights, and all must be respected, even those not written down
Only states have rights, not individuals
Only the rights written down in the Constitution are fully protected, other rights are debatable
30s - Q14
Who does the 10th Amendment give rights to?
The president
The states and the citizens
The Supreme Court
Congress
30s - Q15
Which of these is NOT protected by the First Amendment
Going on TV and telling the country about the bad behavior of government officials
Meeting in a loud, noisy, peaceful street protest
Threatening to hurt/kill somebody
Joining groups that promote hateful views
30s