Question 1

Who was a key figure in drafting the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Alexander Hamilton

Question 2

In what year were the ten amendments of the Bill of Rights ratified by the states?

Accepted Answer

1789

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1805

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1776

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1799

Question 3

Which of the following is not a protection included in the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Right to bear arms

Answer

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Freedom of religion

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Freedom of speech

Question 4

What was the significance of adopting the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Secured important freedoms and set a precedent for government respect of citizens

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Increased government power

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Ignored concerns of citizens

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Reduced individual liberties

Question 5

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of religion?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Third Amendment

Question 6

What did James Madison believe the amendments to the Constitution would provide?

Accepted Answer

Clear, written protections for individual liberties

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Restricted individual rights

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Unlimited government power

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Increased government control

Question 7

Which right is not protected by the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Right to education

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Right to assemble

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Freedom of speech

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 8

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Ten

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Twenty

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Five

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Fifteen

Question 9

Which document did James Madison propose amendments to?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

Answer

Gettysburg Address

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Declaration of Independence

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Emancipation Proclamation

Question 10

What did many fear about the new government in the early days of the United States?

Accepted Answer

It might become too powerful and infringe upon citizens' rights

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It would prioritize economic growth

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It would protect individual freedoms

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It would promote equality for all

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